SICILY, Entella. Punic issues. Circa 345/38-320/15 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 16.79 g, 12h).

Triton XXV
Lot: 57. Estimated: $ 3 000

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SICILY, Entella. Punic issues. Circa 345/38-320/15 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 16.79 g, 12h). Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and necklace with pendants; dolphin downward to right / Horse walking right; palm tree in background; crescent to upper left. Jenkins, Punic, Series 2c, 121 (O41/R109); CNP 174; HGC 2, 278 (same dies as illustration); McClean 3036 (same dies). Even gray tone with subtle iridescence, trace deposits, minor metal flaws. Good VF. Very rare.

From the L.H. Collection.

This coin demonstrates a more Punic side to Carthage’s series of Attic weight tetradrachms issued in Sicily, with the bust of Arethousa having a more noticeable Punic portrait and features. The reverse features a rare crescent symbol, which this issue is the first to depict alongside the normal horse and palm tree. This rather Punic design would continue to be used in the city’s silver and bronze coinage minted in Africa until the city’s destruction in 146 BC.

The final winners of all Triton XXV lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 11-12 January 2022. Triton XXV – Session One – Greek Coinage (Part 1) will be held Tuesday morning, 11 January 2022 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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