SICILY. Siculo-Punic. Entella. AR Tetradrachm (17.09 gms), ca. 320/15-300 B.C. NGC Ch EF★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.

HGC-2, 284; Jenkins-Unlisted (O54/R164, unlisted pairing). Obverse: Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears; four dolphins around; Reverse: Head of horse left; palm tree to right, Punic legend below. Presenting a very bold obverse strike, this specimen also features a horse that seemingly comes to life. The toning has an old cabinet feel, with gunmetal gray and champagne-olive hues mixing rather charmingly.

From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.