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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 821785, member: 19463&quot;]The Mamertini were mercenaries who destroyed the city of Messana about 288 BC and ruled it in their own name until the Romans took the area.&nbsp; Pentonkion is the denomination (penta=5) which is indicated by the large Pi right of the soldier but only half clear on this coin.&nbsp; It is a worthy example but I have no idea what a fair price would be.&nbsp; Certainly over $100.</p><p><br /></p><p>Take it to the Baltimore coin show at the convention center March 5-6 and see what dealers say it is worth.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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