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Triton XXV 11-12 Jan 2022
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SICILY, Entella. Punic issues. Circa 345/38-320/15 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 16.79 g, 12h). Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and necklace with pendants; dolphin downward to right / Horse walking right; palm tree in background; crescent to upper left. Jenkins, Punic, Series 2c, 121 (O41/R109); CNP 174; HGC 2, 278 (same dies as illustration); McClean 3036 (same dies). Even gray tone with subtle iridescence, trace deposits, minor metal flaws. Good VF. Very rare.
From the L.H. Collection.
This coin demonstrates a more Punic side to Carthage's series of Attic weight tetradrachms issued in Sicily, with the bust of Arethousa having a more noticeable Punic portrait and features. The reverse features a rare crescent symbol, which this issue is the first to depict alongside the normal horse and palm tree. This rather Punic design would continue to be used in the city's silver and bronze coinage minted in Africa until the city's destruction in 146 BC.
From the L.H. Collection.
This coin demonstrates a more Punic side to Carthage's series of Attic weight tetradrachms issued in Sicily, with the bust of Arethousa having a more noticeable Punic portrait and features. The reverse features a rare crescent symbol, which this issue is the first to depict alongside the normal horse and palm tree. This rather Punic design would continue to be used in the city's silver and bronze coinage minted in Africa until the city's destruction in 146 BC.