SICILY. Unlocated Punic mint. Circa 350-300 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.40 g, 9 h). Head of Tanit-Persephone to left, wearing grain wreath and triple pendant earring; around, four dolphins. Rev. M ( in Punic ) Horse's head to left; behind, date palm. De Luynes 1465. ( same dies ). Jenkins, Punic, 256 (O79/R210). Lightly toned. With an unusually compact horse head. Struck on a slightly tight flan, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From a Swiss collection, formed prior to 2005.
Price realized | 1'900 CHF |
Starting price | 1'000 CHF |
Estimate | 1'250 CHF |