SICILY. Entella. Punic issues, circa 345/38-320/15 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25.5 mm, 17.39 g, 6 h). Head of Tanit-Persephone to right, wearing wreath of grain leaves, triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind her neck, symbol of Tanit; around, three dolphins. Rev. Horse standing right before palm tree; to right, kerykeion. Gulbenkian 368 ( same dies ). Jenkins, Punic 89 (O31/R80). SNG Lloyd 1619-1620 ( same dies ). SNG Lockett 1039 ( same dies ). An attractive piece, nicely centered, attractively toned and of good style. Extremely fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, ex Giessener Münzhandlung 82, 23 April 1997, 53 and Bank Leu 61, 17 May 1995, 92.
Price realized | 8'000 CHF |
Starting price | 2'400 CHF |
Estimate | 3'000 CHF |