SICULO-PUNIC, “Cape of Melkart”. Circa 330-305 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.22 g, 12h). Probably Lilybaion mint. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 164.
Closing Date: May 19 2026 11:00 ET

Greek, 12h, Silver

Estimate: $ 1 500

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SICULO-PUNIC, “Cape of Melkart”. Circa 330-305 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.22 g, 12h). Probably Lilybaion mint. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving fast quadriga right; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer; RŠMLQRT (“Raš Melqart” in Punic) in exergue / Wreathed head of Arethousa left; five dolphins swimming around. Jenkins, Punic 65 (O22/R49); CNP 304a; HGC 2, 742. Iridescent tone, a couple of light scratches on reverse. Good VF.

Ex Barry P. Murphy inventory 18209 (16 August 2008).


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