The Carthaginians in Sicily and North Africa.   Tetradrachm, Panormus circa 405-380, AR 16.95 Fast quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins, towards Ionic column; above, Nike flying l. to crown him. In exergue, crayfish r. Rev. Head of Arethusa r., wearing earring and necklace; around, three dolphins (only two visible). de Sartiges 113 (these dies). AMB 391 (these dies). Jenkins Punic Sicily I, 23.
Extremely rare, apparently five specimens known of which only two are in private
hands. Lovely iridescent tone, minor areas of weakness and slightly
off-centre on obverse, otherwise good very fine

Ex J. Schulman 264, 1976, 5043; Sternberg XX, 1988, 473; Superior 9-10 December 1989, J. Heifetz, 2046 and New York XXVII, 2012, Prospero, 197 sales.