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Long Beach Signature Sale 3035 3-5 September 2014
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SICULO-PUNIC. Entella. Ca. 320-300 BC. AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.25 gm, 2h). Head of Arethusa (or Tanit) left, wreathed with grain ears, wearing triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace, four dolphins around / Horse's head left, palm tree behind with clusters of dates, ΄MMHNT in Punic characters below neck truncation. HGC 2, 289. Jenkins 193. NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style.Unlike most Siculo-Punic tetradrachms of this reverse type, the eye of the horse on the reverse is quite well struck on this specimen, making it quite desirable.
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD
SICULO-PUNIC. Entella. Ca. 320-300 BC. AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.25 gm, 2h). Head of Arethusa (or Tanit) left, wreathed with grain ears, wearing triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace, four dolphins around / Horse's head left, palm tree behind with clusters of dates, ΄MMHNT in Punic characters below neck truncation. HGC 2, 289. Jenkins 193. NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style.Unlike most Siculo-Punic tetradrachms of this reverse type, the eye of the horse on the reverse is quite well struck on this specimen, making it quite desirable.
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD