North Africa, Carthage BI Dishekel. First Punic War, circa 264-241 BC. Wreathed head of Tanit left / Horse standing to right, palm tree in background; pellet between leg and tree. MAA 44a; SNG Copenhagen -; cf. SNG Lockett 1071. 10.75g, 27mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine; remarkable high silver content, with original 'find' patina. Rare thus.
Acquired from Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger;
Ex R. P. Collection, purchased in 1988 (collector's ticket included).