SICILY. Entella. Punic issues, circa 300-289 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 17.04 g, 12 h). Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. Horse's head to left; palm tree behind; below, Punic 'MHMHNT. Jenkins, Punic 319 (O 103/R 262). SNG Ashmolean 2165 ( same dies ). SNG Lloyd 1644 ( same dies ). With a powerful head of Herakles of fine style. Reverse struck very slightly off center, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the Morcote Collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 5'500 CHF |
Starting price | 1'200 CHF |
Estimate | 1'500 CHF |