Sicily. Lilybaion (as ‘Cape of Melkart’). Circa 330-305 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 16.89 g, 1 h). Charioteer, holding goad in his left hand and reins in his right, driving galloping quadriga to right; above, Nike flying left to crown the charioteer. Rev. Head of Tanit to right, wearing wreath of grain leaves, triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, three dolphins. De Luÿnes 920 (same dies). Jameson 957 (same dies). Jenkins 37 (O14/R28, same dies). Lightly toned and a commanding head of Tanit. Struck on a slightly ragged flan, otherwise, extremely fine. From an American Collection, ex Naville Numismatics 24, 17 July 2016, 118.
Price realized | 1'400 CHF |
Starting price | 1'200 CHF |
Estimate | 1'500 CHF |