Lot 4899

Sale 93 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Siculo-Punic, mint of the camp, (c.320-310 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.05 grams), obv. wreathed head of Persephone to left, wearing triple pendant earring and necklace, four dolphins swimming around (three visible), rev. horse’s head to left, palm tree behind, Punic legend, "MMHNT" below, border of dots, (S.6434, Luynes 1460, cf.SNG Lloyd 1633, Jenkins SNR 56, [Series 3a] 186 [same dies, O55/R163). Light tone, slightly off centred, some die rust otherwise good very fine and scarce.

Ex Colonial Coins & Medals, Brisbane, with their ticket.

Estimate
$1,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,300

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