Lot 290:
Corn-ear and KA series. AE Sextans, Sicily (Catana/Siracusae), from 211 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right; above, two pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, corn-ear; before, [--] and below, ROMA. Cr. 69/6. 6.30 g. 19.50 mm. Dark patina. Slightly off-centre. About VF/VF. The dating of this coin has been suggested by Roberto Lippi, based on a new soon to be published study.