The Carthaginians in Italy, Sicily and North Africa. Tetradrachm, uncertain mint in Sicily ”people of the camp” circa 330-320, AR 16.81 g. Head of Tanit (Kore- Persephone) l., wearing barley wreath, earring and pearl necklace. Rev. Horse prancing r. in front of palm tree with two clusters of dates. McClean 3037 (these dies). Boston 488 (this obverse die). Gulbenkian 363 (this obverse die). Jenkins Punic Sicily III, 122. Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. A wonderful portrait of fine style struck in high relief on excellent metal. Lovely old cabinet tone and extremely fine Ex Goldberg 80, 2014, 3254 and NAC 88, 2015, 377 sales.
Price realized | 30'000 CHF |
Starting price | 12'000 CHF |
Estimate | 15'000 CHF |