★ Ex Superior Galleries, 7-10 June 1987, 4264 and ex SKA Bern 4, 3 December 1985, 69 ★
SICILY. Entella (?). Punic issues, circa 320/15-300 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 17.35 g, 8 h). Head of Tanit-Persephone to left, wearing wreath of grain leaves, triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; before, dolphin and kerykeion. Rev. 𐤌𐤌 ('mm' in Punic) Head of a horse to left; behind, palm tree with two date clusters. Jenkins, Punic, - (O68/R192). NAC 64 (2012), 767 ( same dies ). Lightly toned and of fine style. Very fine.
From the E. Metcalf and B. Ebsen Collections, Superior Galleries, 7-10 June 1987, 4264 and ex Schweizerische Kreditanstalt Bern 4, 3 December 1985, 69.
Price realized | 2'500 CHF |
Starting price | 500 CHF |