Roma Numismatics Ltd
Auction XXV 22-23 Sep 2022
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Sicily, Siculo-Punic AR Tetradrachm. 'People of the Camp' mint (Entella?), circa 350-300 BC. Wreathed head of Tanit-Persephone to left, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace; pellet behind, four dolphins swimming around / Head of horse to left; date palm behind, Punic 'M' below. Jenkins, Punic 242 (O75/R205); de Luynes 1466 (same dies); SNG Lockett 1054; Boston MFA -; HGC 2, 289. 16.89g, 28mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; beautifully lustrous metal.
Acquired from Nomos AG.
Struck from dies of particularly fine workmanship, the style of this coin is closer to the work of the Greek engravers in the east of Sicily than most such issues. The head of Tanit-Persephone is both delicate and feminine, reminiscent of the work of Euainetos; no less attention was paid to the head of the horse, which appears noble and vigorous.
Extremely Fine; beautifully lustrous metal.
Acquired from Nomos AG.
Struck from dies of particularly fine workmanship, the style of this coin is closer to the work of the Greek engravers in the east of Sicily than most such issues. The head of Tanit-Persephone is both delicate and feminine, reminiscent of the work of Euainetos; no less attention was paid to the head of the horse, which appears noble and vigorous.