SICULO-PUNIC, “Cape of Melkart”. Circa 330-305 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 16.65 g, 3h). Probably Lilybaion mint. Near EF.

Triton XXVIII
Lot: 118.
Closing Date: Jan 15 2025 11:00 ET

Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 2 000

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SICULO-PUNIC, “Cape of Melkart”. Circa 330-305 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 16.65 g, 3h). Probably Lilybaion mint. Charioteer, wearing long chiton, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike, wearing long chiton, flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in extended hands; RŠMLQRT (“Raš Melqart” in Punic) in exergue / Head of female right, wearing wreath of grain ears, ttriple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; three dolphins swimming around. Jenkins, Punic 69 (O24/R52); CNP 344; HGC 2, 743; BMC 4 (same dies); Hirsch 821 (same dies); de Luynes 925 (same dies). Lightly toned, edge split, some die wear. Near EF.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 117 (19 May 2021), lot 41.


The final winners of all Triton XXVIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2025.

Triton XXVIII – Session One – Lot 1–287 will be held Tuesday morning, 14 January 2025 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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