★ An attractive Punic tetradrachm of lovely style ★
SICILY. Entella (?). Punic issues, circa 320/15-300 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 16.76 g, 11 h). Head of Tanit-Persephone to left, wearing wreath of grain leaves, triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, three dolphins. Rev. 𐤌𐤌 (''mm" in Punic) Head of a horse to left; behind, palm tree with two date clusters. Jenkins, Punic, 210 (O64'/R182). An attractive piece of lovely style. Flan fault near the edge. Nearly extremely fine.
Ex Leu Web Auction 18, 19-21 December 2021, 185 and previously from a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 1'802 CHF |
Starting price | 500 CHF |