The Carthaginians in Italy, Sicily, Sardinia and North Africa
Tetradrachm, uncertain mint in Sicily "people of the camp" circa 350-320, AR 16.60 g. Head of Tanit (Kore-Persephone) l., wearing wreath of reeds; around, four dolphins. Rev. Horse prancing l.; behind, palm tree with cluster of dates. de Luynes 1434 (this obverse die). Boston, MFA 489 (this obverse die). SNG Lloyd 1630 (this obverse die). Jenkins, Punic Sicily III, –, cf. 141 var. (unlisted reverse die). A magnificent specimen of this very desirable issue. Perfectly struck and centred on a very large flan and with a wonderful old cabinet tone. Good extremely fine