Gades, Spain Ae : Melqart / Tunnies

Gades Spain: Ae Half Unit, ca. 2nd century BC

Obv: Head of Melqart (Herakles) left wearing lion’s skin headdress, club behind

Rev: Two tunnies left with crescent and pellet to left; Iberian legend above, to right and below

A better example with a dark green patina and nice details on both sides. 25mm, 8.0gms

Ref: SNG BM Spain 228