British, Ancient and World Coins

Greek Coinages, ISLANDS OFF SICILY, Melita, Semis, c. 175-120, veiled head of Astarte right, rev. Eshmun standing facing holding whip and sceptre across chest, head left, flanked by two priests in Egyptian attire, 11.15g (Coleiro 2; SNG Morcom –). Harshly cleaned on reverse, otherwise fine, very rare £60-£80