SICILY. Siculo-Punic. Entella. AR Tetradrachm (15.67 gms), ca. 320/15-300 B.C. NGC AU★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.

HGC-2, 289; Jenkins-257 (O79/R217); de Luynes-1465 (same obv. die). Obverse: Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears; four dolphins around; Reverse: Head of horse left; palm tree to right, Punic mem below. The obverse of this stunning specimen presents a bold and high relief portrait of Arethousa, while the reverse yields a highly expressive and artistic rendition of the horse head. Meanwhile, a gunmetal gray tone blends perfectly with some shimmering hints of brilliance remaining in the more protected areas.

From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.