★ From the dr. Hugh Shire (d. 1976) collection. ★

The Carthaginians in Sicily and North Africa, Carthago (?) 1/5 stater circa 350-320, AV 11.00 mm., 1.49 g.
Head of Tanit (Kore-Persephone) l., wearing barley-wreath, bar and triple pendant earring and necklace with pendants. Rev. Unbridled horse standing r., with head turned back. Jenkins-Lewis group III, pl. 6, 129. SNG Copenhagen 1

Very rare and in excellent condition for the issue, Lovely portrait, minor edge mark, otherwise About Extremely Fine.

From the dr. Hugh Shire (d. 1976) collection.