SICILY. Entella. Punic issues, circa 320/15-300 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 17.22 g, 6 h). Head of Tanit-Persephone to left, wearing wreath of grain leaves, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; in field to left, dolphin swimming downwards above caduceus. Rev. M M ( in Punic ) Horse's head to left; behind, palm tree. Jenkins, Punic 224 (O68/R193). Well-struck, well-centered, lightly toned and most attractive. Minor striking flatness, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a Swiss collection, acquired prior to 2005.
Fine style early Punic Tetradrachm
Price realized | 3'200 CHF |
Starting price | 1'800 CHF |
Estimate | 2'250 CHF |