Greek Coins The Carthaginians in Sicily and in North Africa Tetradrachm, uncertain mint in Sicily circa 320-310, AR 17.25 g. Head of Tanit r., wearing Phrygian type headdress and circular earring. Rev. Lion prowling r. with lowered head; in background, palm tree with two clusters of dates. In exergue, s'mmhnt in Punic characters. Rizzo pl. LXVI, 8 (these dies). de Luynes 1472 (these dies). Jenkins 272. Very rare. A very interesting and fascinating issue, lovely light iridescent tone, minor areas of porosity, otherwise about extremely fine Ex Triton sale I, 1997, 394.
Price realized | 15'000 CHF |
Starting price | 12'000 CHF |
Estimate | 15'000 CHF |