Sicily, Siculo-Punic AR Tetradrachm. Lilybaion (as 'Cape of Melkart'), circa 330-305 BC. Charioteer driving fast quadriga to right; Nike above flying to left, crowning charioteer; RŠMLQRT in Punic script in exergue / Wreathed head of Kore-Persephone to left; three dolphins around. Jenkins, Punic 39 (O14/R30); CNP 303; SNG Lloyd 1605 (same dies); Boston MFA 70 (same); de Luynes 921 (same); HGC 2, 742. 16.87g, 25mm, 10h.
Extremely Fine.
Acquired from Numismatica Ars Classica AG;
Ex British collection, notarised as being in the United Kingdom prior to January 2011.
Price realized | 4'200 GBP |
Starting price | 2'400 GBP |
Estimate | 4'000 GBP |