SICILY, Entella. Punic issues. Circa 345/38-320/15 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.00 g, 3h). Good VF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 92. Estimated: $ 7 500

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 15 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SICILY, Entella. Punic issues. Circa 345/38-320/15 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.00 g, 3h). Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace / Horse leaping right; palm tree in background. Jenkins, Punic, Series 2d, 126 (O42/R114); CNP 212; HGC 2, 279 (same dies as illustration); Gulbenkian 363 (same dies); de Luynes 1433 (same dies). Toned, with some iridescence around the devices, minor cleaning marks. Good VF.

From the Columbus Collection. Ex New York Sale XXXIV (6 January 2015), lot 45.

This is one of the most starkly beautiful issues of the Siculo-Punic series, with a head of Arethousa of exceptionally style, closely modeled on the Euainetos dekadrachms of Syracuse, and a wonderfully athletic Punic horse caught in mid-leap. The lack of any inscription or control marks emphasizes the artistry of the composition.

The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session One – Lot 1-337 will be held Tuesday morning, 9 January 2024 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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