Lot 46
Sicily, Entella (c.320-300 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 16.74g, 11h. Sicily, Entella (c.320-300 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 16.74g, 11h. Siculo-Punic issue. Head of Persephone facing left, wearing a wreath of grain ears, a triple-pendant earring and a necklace, four dolphins swimming around. Rev. Horse’s head facing left, a palm-tree behind, Punic legend "MMHNT" below (Jenkins, SNR 56, 1977, 147 (O47/R132); SNG Lloyd 1631 (this obverse die); de Luynes 1458 (this obverse die)). A few light marks, of beautiful style, good very fine to nearly extremely fine. Rare.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Davissons Ltd, Auction 10, April 1998, lot 85; ex Noble Numismatics, Sale 86, 21-23 November 2007, lot 3340.
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