Sicily, Akragas AR Half-Shekel - Drachm. Punic occupation, 213-211 BC. Male head right (Triptolemos?), wearing wreath of grain ears / Horse leaping right, Punic Ḥ below; all within wreath. HGC 2, 172; SNG Copenhagen 378 (Carthage). 3.03g, 17mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine. Usual die break to obv. Old cabinet toning over lustrous metal.
Privately purchased from Edward J. Waddell, Ltd. (Inventory No. 54422);
Ex Edward J. Waddell Ltd. E-Auction 82, 2004, lot 8.