The J. FALM Collection: Miniature Masterpieces of Greek Coinage depicting Animals
The Carthaginians in Sicily and North Africa
½ shekel, Sicily or Carthago, circa 213-211, AR 3.38 g. Laureate head of Barcid dynast l. Rev. Elephant r.; in exergue, Punic character aleph. Robinson, Essays Mattingly, pl. 3, 8b. Burnett, Enna Hoard, 117 (these dies). Demeester 2 (this coin).
Rare and in exceptional state of preservation. A magnificent portrait and
a wonderful iridescent tone, virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex NAC sale 9, 1996, 295.