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SICULO-PUNIC, “The Camp”. Circa 345/38-320/15 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 17.10 g, 10h). Possibly Entella mint. Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace / Horse leaping right; palm tree in background. Jenkins, Punic, Series 2d, 123 (O42/R111 – this coin referenced [incorrect weight cited]); CNP 212; HGC 2, 279; SNG Lloyd 616 (same dies); Sir A. J. Evans, “Syracusan ‘Medaillions’ and their Engravers” in NC 1891, pl. XIV, 12 (this coin). Beautiful old collection tone, a few minor flan flaws on reverse. Good VF. Well centered and fine style.
Ex Coin Galleries (16 February 2005), lot 47; Hess-Leu [3] (27 March 1956), lot 228 (incorrect weight cited).
This is one of the most starkly beautiful issues of the Siculo-Punic series, with a head of Arethousa of exceptional style, closely modeled on the Euainetos dekadrachms of Syracuse, and a wonderfully athletic Punic horse caught in mid-leap. The lack of any inscription or control marks emphasizes the artistry of the composition.
The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.
CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session One – Lot 1-318 will be held Monday morning, 18 May 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.
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