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ID:     malaka73_8
Type:     Ancient Spain
Region:     PHOENICIAN AND PUNIC
City:     Malaka
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     As - Unit
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     Late 3rd century BC
Diameter:     12.35 mm
Die Axis:     12 h
Obverse Legend:     Neopunic legend MLK' behind.
Obverse Description:     Bearded head Vulcan left, wearing cap, tongs behind; all within laurel wreath.
Reverse Description:     Radiate facing bust of Helios
Mint:     Malaka
Primary Reference:     CNH pg. 101, 13
Reference2:     Burgos 1730
Reference3:     SNG BM Spain 374-377
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=90492
Grade:     Good VF
Notes:     Dark green patina with flecks of red, brown in areas on edge.