Sicily, Siculo-Punic AR Tetradrachm. Entella, circa 345/38-320/15 BC. Head of Arethusa to right, wearing wreath of grain ears and leaves, triple-pendant earring, and ornate necklace with pendants; three dolphins around, symbol of Tanit behind / Horse standing to right, date palm in background; kerykeion before. Jenkins, Punic 89 (O31/R80); SNG Lloyd 1619-20 (same dies); SNG Lockett 1039 (same dies) = Pozzi 3299 (same dies); Gulbenkian 368 (same dies); de Luynes 1440 (same dies); HGC 2, 271. 17.39g, 25mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine; attractive cabinet tone.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., Auction XX, 29 October 2020, lot 50;
Ex Giessener Münzhandlung, Auction 82, 23 April 1997, lot 53;
Ex Leu Numismatik AG, Auction 61, 17 May 1995, lot 92.
Price realized | 10'000 GBP |
Starting price | 4'500 GBP |
Estimate | 7'500 GBP |