Islands off Sicily, Melita Æ 20mm. Pseudo-autonomous issue, circa 44-36 BC. C. Arruntanus Balbus, propraetor. [ΜΕΛΙΤΑΙΩΝ], veiled, diademed and draped female bust (Astarte?) to left / [C ARRVNTA]NVS BAL• PROPR, curule chair. RPC I 672; CNS 14; SNG Copenhagen 473. 3.84g, 20mm, 6h.
Good Fine; edge chipped. Very Rare.
From the Anders Collection, collector's tickets included.