Lot 3737
Sale 112 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Siculo-Punic, "Carthage" (c.410-395 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.88 g), obv. forepart of a bridled horse to left, crowned by Nike above flying to left, grain ear before horse, line border, rev. palm tree with drooping branches and two date clusters, legend across field "QRT/HDST". (cf.S.6426, Jenkins SNR 53, 33 [same dies O8/R31], cf.SNG Lloyd 1607 [same obverse die], cf.SNG Cop.42 [same obverse die]). Very fine with an even grey tone, only five recorded by Jenkins and very rare.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Auction Triton V, January 15, 2002, (lot 1253).
- Estimate
- $2,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $6,500