REPRODUCTIONS, SICILY. Entella. Punic issues. Circa 345/38-320/15 BC. Cast “AR Ttetradrachm” (25.5mm, 13.31 g, 12h). Derived from a British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (R R on edge). As made.Electronic Auction 553 Electrotypes & Reproductions Sold For $ 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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REPRODUCTIONS, SICILY. Entella. Punic issues. Circa 345/38-320/15 BC. Cast “AR Ttetradrachm” (25.5mm, 13.31 g, 12h). Derived from a British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (R R on edge). Uncertain female head to left (Dido or more probably Tanit), wearing a necklace and a Phrygian cap that is encircled with a band embroidered with palmettes and tied above her forehead / Lion standing left, head right; date palm tree behind; in exergue, š’mmḥnt in Phoenician (= people of the camp). Cf. Head, Guide, Period III C, 49 (for electrotype); cf. GPCG pl. 26, 41 (for prototype). Toned. As made. |