SICILY. Eryx. Circa 344-339 BC. Litra (Silver, 11 mm, 0.63 g, 9 h). Head of a nymph to left, wearing triple-pendant earring, two necklaces and with her hair bound up on the top of her head. Rev. ARK ( in Punic = Eryx ) Bull standing left. Buceti 50. Jameson 1894 = SNG ANS 1348 ( same dies ). Jenkins, Punic, I, pl. 24, 24. Very rare. Clear and lightly toned. About extremely fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, ex Leu Numismatics 72, 12 May 1998, 64 and Münzen und Medaillen FPL 451, January 1983, 3.
Price realized | 3'000 CHF |
Starting price | 640 CHF |
Estimate | 800 CHF |