Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 138  –  18 - 19 May 2023

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 138

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Part 1: Th, 18.05.2023, from 2:30 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 19.05.2023, from 2:30 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

The Carthaginians in Sicily and North Africa.
Tetradrachm, uncertain mint in Sicily circa 320, AR 17.04 g. Head of Tanit (Kore-Persephone) l., wearing barley-wreath, triple-pendant earring and necklace; around, four dolphins. Rev. Horse head l.; behind palm tree and below neck truncation, 'MMHNT (People of the Camp) in Punic characters. Boston, MFA 491 (this obverse die). Jenkins, Punic Sicily III, 152.
Of lovely style and perfectly centred. Light iridescent tone and extremely fine

Ex NFA XVI, 1985, 95 and Gemini V, 2009, 50 sales.

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Price realized 6'500 CHF
Starting price 4'000 CHF
Estimate 5'000 CHF
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