Zeugitana, Carthage (c. 260 B.C.), Gold Trihemistater (12.46g). Head of Tanit facing to left, wearing a wreath with corn-sprays and a leaf, a triple-pendant earring and a necklace. Reverse: Horse standing to right, its head turned back to face to left (Jenkins & Lewis, Group IX, 394-2, pl. 18 (this coin); Gulbenkian 384 (this obverse die); SNG Copenhagen 181). Excellent style, lustrous. Extremely Fine. Value $25,000 - UP
This coin published in Carthagian Gold and Electrum Coins, G.K. Jenkins & R.B. Lewis (1963); 394-2, illustrated on pl.18.
Ex. Prospero Collection, New York Sale XXVII, 4 January 2012, lot 641. Ex. R.B. Lewis Collection. Purchased from Spink & Son Ltd, London, 11 August 1983. Ex The Tunis Hoard (1948).