Greek Coinages, Sicily: Tetradrachm, struck by the ‘people of the camp’, perhaps at Entella, c. 320-300

Obverse: head of Tanit left, wearing crown of barley, triple-pendant earring and plain cord necklace; framed by three dolphins around

Reverse: mēm [in Punic characters]: horse head left, palm-tree behind; all within linear circle

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 16.61g/12h

References: Jenkins 258 [O79/R218]; Lockett 1054; Ashmolean –

Condition: A few trifling marks, otherwise extremely fine, struck in remarkably high relief and with a wonderful horse’s head; grey toned with a little iridescence £3,000-£3,600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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SNC July 1941 (9357)