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Auction 96  6 October 2016
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Lot 1040

Estimate: 6000 CHF
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Greek Coins
The Carthaginians in North Africa. Shekel, Carthago circa 280-260 BC, AR 7.64 g.

Description

Head of Tanit-Persephone l., wearing barley wreath, pendant earring and necklace. Rev. Horse standing r., head turned back; in r. field, eight-rayed star and palm tree in the background.

References
SNG Copenhagen 141
Jenkins – Lewis pl. 26, 16
Condition
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Struck on fresh metal and with a wonderful old cabinet tone. Extremely fine

Provenance
Sternberg sale XI, 1981, 65
Maison Palombo sale 13, 2014, 42



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