The Carthaginians in Italy, Sicily and North Africa. Tetradrachm, uncertain mint in Sicily "people of the camp" circa 320, AR 16.96 g. Head of Tanit (Kore-Persephone) l., wearing barley-wreath, earring and necklace; around, four dolphins. Rev. Head of horse l.; behind, palm tree with clusters of dates; beneath truncation of the neck, ‘mqnt in Punic characters. SNG Lloyd 1634 (these dies). Jenkins Punic Sicily III, 172 (this coin cited). In exceptional condition for the issue. Wonderful old cabinet tone and extremely fine / good extremely fine Ex M&M 43, 1970, 28; Leu 57, 1993, 42 and NAC 29, 2005, 140 sales.
Price realized | 15'000 CHF |
Starting price | 4'800 CHF |
Estimate | 6'000 CHF |