SICULO-PUNIC, “Cape of Melkart”. Circa 330-305 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 17.01 g, 3h). Probably Lilybaion mint. Good VF.CNG Feature Auction 126 Greek, Silver Estimate: $ 2 000 |
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SICULO-PUNIC, “Cape of Melkart”. Circa 330-305 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 17.01 g, 3h). Probably Lilybaion mint. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving fast quadriga right; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer; RŠ[MLQRT] (“Raš Melqart” in Punic) in exergue / Wreathed head of Arethousa right; three dolphins swimming around. Jenkins, Punic 49 (O18/R31); CNP 311; HGC 2, 741; BMC 15 (same dies). Lightly toned, usual compact flan. Good VF. |