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Electronic Auction 314  6 November 2013
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Lot 25

Estimate: 200 USD
Price realized: 190 USD
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IBERIA, Ventipo. Mid 2nd century BC. Æ As (30mm, 22.96 g, 7h). Helmeted male head right / Warrior standing left, holding trident and shield. ACIP 2331 var.; CNH 1 var.; SNG BM Spain 1530 var. VF, attractive green patina with earthen highlights. Rare variant.

There appears to be some variety in the reverse type for this coin. This coin shows the soldier on the reverse holding a trident. A specimen in CNG 91, lot 27, shows the soldier holding a reversed spear. All of the above cited specimens show the soldier holding a long staff with two pellets on shaft.
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