Lot 2190
Zeugitania, Carthage. Silver 1/2 Shekel (3.58 g), ca. 220-205 BC. Second Punic War issue. For the Sicilian campaign, ca. 213-210 BC. Laureate head of Melkart left. Reverse: Elephant advancing right; in exergue, Punic 'A'. MAA -; Enna Hoard 123; SNG Copenhagen 383. Boldly struck and well centered on excellent metal, all nicely toned. Among the finest we have seen. A tiny planchet flaw is noted on the cheek as made. NGC grade AU; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5. Estimate Value $4,000 - UP
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
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