The Carthaginians in Sicily and North Africa
Trihemistater, Carthago circa 270-260, AV 12.47 g. Head of Tanit-Persephone l., wearing barley-wreath, bar and triple pendant earring and necklace with pendants. Rev. Horse standing r., head turned back. Jenkins & Lewis 377.1 (this coin). AMB 569 (this coin). MAA 26. SNG Copenhagen 181.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Perfectly struck and centred
on a full flan and good extremely fine
Ex NAC 13, 1998, Antikenmuseum Basel 569; NGSA 5, 2008, 157 and Gemini VII, 2011, 205 sales. Privately purchased from Emile Bourgey in 1961. From the Athos and Dina Moretti collection.
Graded Ch AU Strike 5/5 Surface 3/5 Fine Style, NGC certification number 6157580-005
Price realized | 65'000 CHF |
Starting price | 24'000 CHF |
Estimate | 30'000 CHF |