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Siculo-Punic, (c.410-395 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.96 g), obv. forepart of a horse to right, grain ear before, Nike flying and holding wreath and caduceus over horse's head, [lion's head to right behind and Punic legend 'QRTHDST' below], rev. palm tree with two date clusters, (S.6426 [p.594], Jenkins, SNR 53, 17 - example 4 [this coin, dies 04/R17], Ratto Sale April 4, 1927 [lot 445, this coin], Naville Sale 12 (lot 1058 same dies), Cahn Sale 35 (lot 223, same dies] = ANS example. Attractive grey tone, almost free of any imperfections, slightly off centred on obverse, otherwise good very fine/nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $5,400
Siculo-Punic, (c.410-395 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.55 g), obv. forepart of a horse to left, crowned by Nike above to right facing left, grain ear before, rev. Punic legend 'QRT HDST' below a palm tree with two date clusters, (cf.S.6426 [p.594], Jenkins, SNR 53, 30 [same dies, dies 08/R29], SNG Lloyd 1607, Bunbury I Auction Sale, June 15-22, 1896 [lot 541 same dies], SNG Cop. 70 [same obverse die]). Well centred, nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $5,600
Siculo-Punic, "Carthage" (c.410-395 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.46 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, 30 [same dies O8/R29], SNG Lloyd 1607 [same dies]). Good very fine with a delightful tone and black patination on the highlights, only three recorded by Jenkins and extremely rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $4,600
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.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $6,500
Siculo-Punic, (c.410-395 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.20 g), obv. forepart of a horse without bridle to right, crowned by Nike above with wreath and caduceus facing to right, grain ear before, Punic legend 'QRT HDST' below, rev. a palm tree with two date clusters, (cf.S.6426 [p.594], Jenkins, SNR 53, 17 [same dies, dies 04/R17] = ANS specimen, Naville 12 [lot 1058 same dies]). Slightly off centred, good very fine - nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $4,000
Siculo-Punic, (c.410-395 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.17 g), obv. forepart of a horse to right, grain ear behind, [Punic legend 'QRTHDST' below], rev. palm tree with two date clusters, Punic legend 'MHNT' below, (cf.S.6426 [p.594], Jenkins, SNR 53, 3 - example 3 [this coin, dies 02/R3], McClean 3031 similar, Paris, De Luynes 1431 [same dies], another example in British Museum. Weak on obverse legend area, slight surface porosity, slightly off centred on reverse, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $3,200
Siculo-Punic, (c.410-395 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.31 g), obv. forepart of a horse with bridle to right, crowned by Nike above with wreath and caduceus facing to right, grain ear before, Punic legend 'QRT HDST' below, rev. a palm tree with two date clusters, (cf.S.6426 [p.594], Jenkins, SNR 53, 5 [same dies, dies 03/R5 = Berlin specimen, SNG Lloyd 1609 [same obverse die]). Well centred, good very fine/good fine, rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $4,000
Siculo-Punic, (c.410-395 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.86 g), obv. free horse prancing to right, Nike flying and holding wreath above, rev. palm tree with two date clusters, (S.6428 [p.594], Jenkins, SNR 53, 48, dies 012/R43], SNG Ash. 2150 [same dies). Attractive grey tone, off centred both sides, otherwise nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $3,000
Zeugitania, Carthage, (c.350-320 B.C.), gold stater, (9.28 g), obv. head of Tanit to left, crowned with wreath of corn, wearing earring with triple pendants and necklace, dotted border, rev. free horse standing to right, single exergue line below, three dots before horse's front leg, dotted border, (cf.S.6446, Jenkins Group IIIg cf.No.73 [similar dies], McClean 9979). Slightly off centred on the reverse and less so on the obverse, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $5,000
Zeugitania, Carthage, (c.350-320 B.C.), gold stater, (9.35 g), obv. head of Tanit to left, crowned with wreath of corn, wearing earring with triple pendants and necklace, dotted border, rev. free horse standing to right, single exergue line below, three dots before, dotted border, (cf.S.6446 Jenkins & Lewis Group IIIf cf.No.30-31 [similar dies, p.82, Pl.2], SNG Lockett 1049). Off centred both sides, double struck on the reverse, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $4,200
Siculo-Punic, (c.350-320/315 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.27 g), obv. wreathed head of Persephone to right wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace, thymiaterion before, dotted border, rev. horse standing right before a palm tree, Nike before placing wreath on horse's head, caduceus before horse, Punic 'HB' below, (cf.S.6430 [p.595], Jenkins, SNR 56, 95 [same dies 033/R86], Brussels Lucien De Hirsch 831 [same dies], SNG Lockett 1041-2 [same obverse die], SNG Lloyd 1622 [same obverse die], Paris, De Luynes 1444 [same obverse die]. Lightly toned with golden highlights, nearly extremely fine, attractive, and rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $7,000
Siculo-Punic, (c.350-320/315 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.73 g), obv. wreathed head of Persephone to right wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace, poppy head behind, two dolphins before, rev. horse standing right before a palm tree, (cf.S.6430 [p.595], Jenkins, SNR 56, 101 [dies 035/R92, this coin listed as specimen 4]; SNG Lockett 1042 (same dies); Anson pl. IX, 388a (this coin, SNG Lockett 1042 [same dies], Naville 6 ,595 = Hess 207, 225, BMC Num.Chron. 1926, pl.viii 6, Paris De Luynes 1437), Lightly toned, good very fine, attractive, and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $3,000
Siculo-Punic, (c.350-320/315 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.02 g), obv. wreathed head of Persephone to left wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace, rev. horse leaping with hind legs together on the ground to the right behind a palm tree with fruit, thick exergue line, (S.6431 [p.595], Jenkins, SNR 56, 126 [same dies 042/R114], Luynes collection 1433, Jameson Colln. 913, SNG Lloyd 1616). Lightly toned, nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,600
Siculo-Punic, (c.350-320/315 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, uncertain mint, (16.84 g), obv. head of Persephone or Kore wreathed with corn to left, with single drop earring, dotted necklace, rev. horse to left, compact palm tree with fruit behind, no legend in the exergue, (cf.S.6432, Jenkins SNR 56, [Series 2a] 74, [O22/R67, these dies], Schulman Auction Sale 264, 26.4.1976 (lot 5089, similar dies and condition realised 9100 +15.6% guilders), McClean 3035 similar dies). Crude flan shape, good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,000
Siculo-Punic, "Camp of Melkart", (c.330-305 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.58 g), obv. charioteer driving a quadriga of rearing horses to right, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left hand, Nike flying above and crowning charioteer, Punic legend 'RSMLQRT' in exergue, rev. wreathed head of Persephone to right wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace, four dolphins around, (S.-, Jenkins, SNR 50, 52 [dies 018/R40], Boston 269 [same dies]) Full grey tone, nearly extremely fine, well centred, very attractive, and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,000
Siculo-Punic, "Camp of Melkart", (c.330-305 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.24 g), obv. charioteer driving a quadriga of rearing horses to right, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left hand, Nike flying above and crowning charioteer, Punic legend ['RSMLQRT'] in exergue, rev. wreathed head of Persephone to right wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace, four dolphins around, (S.-, Jenkins, SNR 50, 49 [same dies, dies 018/R31], BMC 15 [same dies], SNG Lloyd 1601 [same obverse die], Boston 269 [same reverse die]). Light grey tone, good very fine, well centred, very attractive and rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $2,200
Siculo-Punic, "Camp of Melkart", (c.330-305 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.96 g), obv. charioteer driving a quadriga of rearing horses to right, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left hand, Nike flying above and crowning charioteer, traces of Punic legend 'RSMLQRT' in exergue, rev. wreathed head of Persephone to right wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace, four dolphins around, (S.-, Jenkins, SNR 50, 51 [dies 018/R39], SNG Lloyd 1603 [same dies]). Small tight flan, grey tone, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,500
Siculo-Punic, mint of the camp, (c.320-310 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.11 g), 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, line border, (S.6434, SNG Lloyd 1634 [same dies], Jenkins SNR 56, [Series 3a] 172 [same dies, O50/R153). Light tone, with full flan, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $4,000
Siculo-Punic, mint of the camp, (c.320-310 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.84 g), obv. wreathed head of Persephone to right, wearing triple pendant earring and necklace, four dolphins swimming around, rev. horse's head to right, palm tree behind, Punic legend, "S'MMHNT" below, border of dots, (cf.S.6434, Brussels Hirsch Collection 837 [same dies], Consul Weber Sale Hirsch No.21, 16th Nov. 1908, [lot 4669, same dies], Jenkins SNR 56, [Series 3a] 176 [same dies, O51/R156]). Bright, with full flan, extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $3,000
Siculo-Punic, mint of the camp, (c.320-310 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.84 g), 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 tone, with full flan, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,600
Siculo-Punic, mint of the camp, (c.320-310 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.19 g), 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, "MM" below, border of dots, (S.6434, SNG Sweden 44 [same dies], G. K. Jenkins, "Coins of Punic Sicily. part 3, SNR 56 [1977], series 3b, 218 [same dies, O65/R190], SNG Delepierre 722 [same dies]). Dark tone, edge flaws, surface pitting, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $600
SOLD $1,500
Siculo-Punic, mint of the camp, (c.320-310 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.91 g), 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, "M" below, line border, (S.6434, Jameson 2437 [same dies], Jenkins SNR 56, [Series 3c] 249 [same dies, O78/R211). Light tone, with full flan, very fine/nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,000
Siculo-Punic, (c.320-315 B.C.), (Carthaginians in Sicily), silver tetradrachm, (17.05 g), obv. head of Tanit (Dido) to left wearing oriental tiara beneath which are visible the corkscrew curls of her hair, dotted border, rev. lion walking to left with its head three-quarters face to left; palm tree with date clusters in background, Punic legend "SMMHNT" (= "People of the Camp") in exergue, (S.6433 [p.595], Jenkins, SNR 56, 270 - 5 [dies 083/R224 this coin], SNG Lloyd 1628 [this coin], Gulbenkian 376 [same dies], Jameson 911 [same dies], Kraay-Hirmer 209 [same dies]). One of the masterpieces of the Siculo-Punic coinage, a few minor surface blemishes, grey tone, otherwise good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $20,000
SOLD $35,000
Siculo-Punic, (c.320-315 B.C.), (Carthaginians in Sicily), silver tetradrachm, (16.82 g), obv. head of Tanit (Dido) to right wearing oriental tiara of stiff radiating pleats with helmet like visor and looped ear-ring, beneath tiara are visible the corkscrew curls of her hair, dotted border, rev. lion walking to right mane is bristling, head low, palm tree with date clusters in background, Punic legend "SMMHNT" (= "People of the Camp") below wobbly exergue line, (cf.S.6433 [p.595], Jenkins, SNR 56, 272 [same dies 085/R226], Boston Addenda 36 [same dies] = Hess Leu 1956 [lot 235], SNG Munich 1617 [same dies], Paris, De Luynes Collection 1472 [same dies], Kraay-Hirmer 208 [same dies]). One of the masterpieces of the Siculo-Punic coinage, a few minor surface blemishes including smoothing before face, light golden grey tone, otherwise good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $18,000
Siculo-Punic, mint of the camp, (c.300-290 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.92 g), obv. head of young Melqart or Heracles wearing lion skin to right, rev. horse's head to left, palm tree behind, Punic legend 'MHSBM' below, border of dots, (S.6436, Dewing ACNAC 983, Jenkins SNR 57, [Series 5b] 391 [same dies, O120/R319). Dark tone, dumpy flan as usual good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,100
Siculo-Punic, mint of the camp, (c.300-290 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.75 g), obv. head of young Melqart or Heracles wearing lion skin to right, rev. horse's head to left, palm tree behind, trace of Punic legend below, border of dots. (S.6436, SNG Ash. 2163 [same reverse die], Jenkins SNR 57, [Series 5a] 301 [same dies, O96/R249). Dark tone, dumpy flan as usual with wear on forehead on obverse, otherwise very fine/good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,000
Siculo-Punic, mint of the camp, (c.300-290 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.62 g), obv. head of young Melqart or Heracles wearing lion skin to right, rev. horse's head to left, palm tree behind, caduceus before, Punic legend 'MHSBM' below, border of dots, (S.6436, SNG Lloyd 1651 [same obverse die], Jenkins SNR 57, [Series 5b] 329-331/362 [same dies, O107/R295], SNG Fitz. 1491 [same obverse die]). Bright with light porosity near edge, otherwise, nearly extremely fine and very rare variant.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,500
Siculo-Punic, mint of the camp, (c.300-290 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.85 grams), obv. head of young Melqart or Heracles wearing lion skin to right, rev. horse's head to left, palm tree behind, Punic legend 'MHSBM' below, border of dots, (S.6436, Jenkins SNR 57, [Series 5b] 406 [similar dies]). Bright, dumpy flan as usual very fine, die break on horse's head, scarce.
Estimate $750
SOLD $1,200
Siculo-Punic, (c.264-260 B.C.), the time of the First Punic War, silver six shekels or dodekadrachm, (44.32 g), obv. head of Tanit to left wearing triple pendant earring and wreath of grain ears, rev. horse prancing to left, (S.6441 [p.596], Jenkins, SNR 57, 422-6 [dies 01/R1, this coin No.6], SNG Cop. 179 [same dies]). Toned with minor marks and slight surface corrosion on the obverse and with some light scratches on the reverse, otherwise very fine and of great rarity.
Estimate $30,000
SOLD $60,000
Siculo-Punic, (c.264-260 B.C.), the time of the First Punic War, silver three shekels or hexadrachm, (22.28 g), obv. head of Tanit to left wearing triple pendant earring and wreath of grain ears, rev. horsehead to right, (S.6443 [p.596], Jenkins, SNR 57, 428 [dies 01/R1], Lanz Sale 22 [lot 468, cover coin this coin], De Luynes 3780 [same dies], SNG Lockett 1065 [similar dies]). Attractive purple and blue tone, almost free of any imperfections, nearly extremely fine/extremely fine and of great rarity.
Estimate $40,000
SOLD $74,000