Sicily. Motya. Circa 400-397 BC. Onkia or Hexas? (Bronze, 13.25 mm, 2.69 g). Bearded male head right; within linear circular border. Rev. Crab. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 23, 14 (same dies). Calciati CNS I, 278, 10 = Campana CNAI II, 388, 30B (same dies). Viola CNP 522 (same, but catalogued as Eryx). SNG ANS 511 (same dies). Buceti 34b (same dies). SNG Copenhagen -. Virzì -. Laffaille -. HGC 2, 947 var. (murex shell). Pleasant dark green/green patina. Beautiful coin with a clear depiction on both sides, which is uncommon for this type. Good Very Fine. Rare. Ex Asta del Titano 14, 4 June 2003, lot 36.

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Lot # 73

Sicily. Motya. Circa 400-397 BC. Onkia or Hexas? (Bronze, 13.25 mm, 2.69 g). Bearded male head right; within linear circular border. Rev. Crab. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 23, 14 (same dies). Calciati CNS I, 278, 10 = Campana CNAI II, 388, 30B (same dies). Viola CNP 522 (same, but catalogued as Eryx). SNG ANS 511 (same dies). Buceti 34b (same dies). SNG Copenhagen -. Virzì -. Laffaille -. HGC 2, 947 var. (murex shell). Pleasant dark green/green patina. Beautiful coin with a clear depiction on both sides, which is uncommon for this type. Good Very Fine. Rare.

Ex Asta del Titano 14, 4 June 2003, lot 36.

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Starting price: CHF 150

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Closing on: 2026-04-09 13:30:00 Roma time