Sicily, Panormos (as Ziz) AR Tetradrachm. Circa 340-320 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in left, driving fast quadriga to left; above, Nike flying to right, crowning charioteer with wreath she holds with both hands; Punic ṢYṢ in exergue / Head of Arethusa to left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; four dolphins swimming around, pellet to outer left. Jenkins, Punic 67 (O18/R54); HGC 2, 1022. 17.20g, 25mm, 5h.
Near Extremely Fine; light cabinet tone.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 106, 13 September 2017, lot 40;
Ex Auctiones GmbH, eAuction 41, 18 October 2015, lot 3;
Ex Auctiones GmbH, eAuction 31, 23 November 2014, lot 12.
Price realized | 3'000 GBP |
Starting price | 1'200 GBP |
Estimate | 2'000 GBP |