SICILY. Unlocated Punic mints. Circa 330-300 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25.5 mm, 16.68 g, 12 h), Lilybaion or Entella (?). Head of Tanit-Persephone to right, wearing wreath of grain leaves, triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; around four dolphins. Rev. S’MMHNT = “People of the Camp” Horse’s head to left; behind, palm tree. Jenkins 180 (dies O51/R160). HGC 2, 286. Nicely toned and with a head of particularly florid style. About extremely fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired from Münzhandlung Athena on 22 May 1997.
Price realized | 1'500 CHF |
Starting price | 500 CHF |