Lot 1742

Sale 65 · Important Australian & World Coins & Banknotes

Description

Siculo-Punic, mint of the camp, (c.320-310 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.156 grams), obv. wreathed head of Persephone to left, wearing triple pendant earring and necklace, four dolphins swimming around, rev. horse's head to left, palm tree behind, Punic legend, 'MMHNT' below, border of dots, (S.6434, SNG Lloyd 1633 [same dies], Hunter 7 [same dies], Jenkins SNR 56, [Series 3a] 183 [same dies, O53/R161). Dark grey attractive tone, with full reverse flan, extremely fine and rare.

Ex Spink Noble Numismatics Sale 43 (lot 1477).

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,500