Lot 2242

Sale 141 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Sicily, Siculo-Punic, (345-315 BC) silver tetradrachm, (17.11 g), Entella mint (?), obv. head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple pendant earings and pearl necklace, dolphins around, rev. horse leaping left, date palm behind (Jenkins, Punic, Series 2d, 139 [O46, R125 same dies]; HGC 2 279, SNG Lockett 1036). Attractive old cabinet tone with mint bloom in fields, extremely fine.

Estimate
$10,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$8,000

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