The Carthaginians in Sicily and North Africa. Trihemistater, Carthage circa 260, AV 12.46 g. Head of Tanit (Kore-Persephone) l., wearing barley wreath, bar and triple pendant earring and necklace with pendants. Rev. Horse standing r., head turned back. Kraay-Hirmer pl. 74, 210. Gulbenkian 384 (these dies). Jenkins-Lewis group IX, 389.
Good extremely fine
Privately purchased from Freeman and Sear and from the Tunis Hoard of 1948 (ICGH 2271).
Price realized | 30'000 CHF |
Starting price | 20'000 CHF |
Estimate | 25'000 CHF |