Greek Coins
The Carthaginians in Sicily and in North Africa
Tetradrachm, uncertain mint in Sicily circa 320-310, AR 17.25 g. Head of Tanit r., wearing Phrygian type headdress and circular earring. Rev. Lion prowling r. with lowered head; in background, palm tree with two clusters of dates. In exergue, s'mmhnt in Punic characters. Rizzo pl. LXVI, 8 (these dies). de Luynes 1472 (these dies). Jenkins 272.
Very rare. A very interesting and fascinating issue, lovely light iridescent tone,
minor areas of porosity, otherwise about extremely fine
Ex Triton sale I, 1997, 394.