Nomos

Auction 14  –  17 May 2017

Nomos, Auction 14

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

We, 17.05.2017, from 1:30 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

CARTHAGE, Unlocated Punic mint. Circa 320/315-305/300 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24mm, 17.08 g 6), Lilybaion or Entella (?). Head of Tanit-Persephone to left, wearing wreath of grain leaves, triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; to right, dolphin swimming to left. Rev. ’MMHNT = ”People of the Camp” Horse’s head to left, with luxuriant mane; behind, palm tree. Jenkins 209 (dies O64/R182, this coin). A very rare variety. Beautifully toned and well struck. Very minor cleaning marks in the obverse field, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the Stoecklin Collection, and from the Palermo find of 1933.

Question about this lot?

Bidding

Price realized 4'200 CHF
Starting price 2'200 CHF
Estimate 2'750 CHF
The auction is closed.
Feedback / Support