367, Lot: 116. Estimate $100. Sold for $130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CARTHAGE, First Punic War. Circa 264-241 BC. BI Stater (25mm, 9.37 g, 12h). Carthage mint. Wreathed head of Tanit left / Horse standing right; palm tree in background. MAA 44; SNG Copenhagen 190. Near EF, dark green patina.

From the Edgar L. Owen Collection.

The silver content of this issue varies widely, with the present piece appearing to be nearly bronze.