Sicily, Siculo-Punic / The Carthaginians in Sicily AR-Tetradrachm (25mm, 16.71 g, 12h). 'People of the Camp' mint (Entella?), struck circa 320-300 BC.
Obv. Head of Persephone to left, wearing wreath of wheat leaves, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; around her head, four dolphins.
Rev. Punic script ('MMHNT = People of the Camp) Horse’s head to left; behind, date palm.
Jenkins 163 (O49/R132).
A bit soft from cleaning, otherwise, good very fine.
Ex Nomos Obolos Web Auction 6, 2016, lot 246; reportedly from a collection in Ticino, formed over 20 years ago.
Price realized | 750 CHF |
Starting price | 300 CHF |
Estimate | 600 CHF |