Sicily. Siculo-Punic. c. 320-315 BC. Tetradrachm, 17.14g (12h). Obv: Head of Persephone-Tanit left with dolphins swimming around her head. Dotted border. Rx: Horse's head left with large palm behind and Punic script (a m m ch n t) beneath. Line border. SNG Fitzwilliam 1493 (same dies). SNG Lloyd 1638 (same dies). Jenkins, Punic Sicily 188. Of very fine style, showing stronger Greek than Punic imfluence. Excellent surfaces. Choice EF
Purchased from Roma Numismatics, London (importation certificate accompanies lot)