Lot 2387

Sale 64 · Important Australian Coins & Banknotes, Ancient, World Coins & War Medals, The W.J.Noble Collection of Communion Tokens

Description

Zeugitania, Carthage, (c.149-146 B.C.), silver tetradrachm or double shekel, (12.146 grams), obv. head of Tanit to left, crowned with wreath of corn, wearing single pendant earring, rev. free horse standing to right, crescent and pellet to left of leg, (S.6500, cf.Jenkins [Pl.28, 14, places date at 200-146 B.C. p.136], cf.SNG Cop. 404 [dates 264-241 B.C.], M.117, Visona 64 and dates c.149-146 B.C.]). Porous surface and test mark on edge, serrated edge, otherwise good very fine/very fine and scarce.

Ex Argenor Numismatique, Paris, Sale made 29 October 1999 with ticket.

Estimate
$300
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$220