ISLANDS OFF SICILY, Uncertain. Circa 2nd century BC. AE (Bronze, 18 mm, 3.11 g, 3 h). Crab; below, uncertain Punic letter (𐤁 or 𐤓?). Rev. Crab; below, 𐤌 (M in Punic). CNP 514. CNS III, p. 370, 5. SNG Copenhagen -. Rare and exceptionally well preserved for this difficult issue, with a wonderful green patina. Good extremely fine.


This issue is sometimes attributed to the small island of Lopadusa (Lampedusa), situated between Malta and Tunisia, but its origin has not yet been conclusively established.