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Sicily, Siculo-Punic (c. 300-289 BC).
Silver Tetradrachm, ‘Quaestors’ Issue, Entella.
Obverse: Head of Herakles facing right, wearing a lionskin headdress.
Reverse: Horse’s head facing left, palm tree behind, Punic MHSMB (‘paymaster/quaestor’) below.
Extremely Fine. Attractive cabinet toning.
(HGC 2, 295; Jenkins IV, Series 5b, 394 [O120/R322]; Visona 13; Dewing 983 (this obverse die)).
6.67g.
| Period | c. 300 - 289 BC |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 300-289 BC |
| Coin Group | Ancient Greece |
| Denomination | Tetradrachm |
| Coin Ruler | Punic |
| Country | Italy and Sicily |
| Coin House | Sicily |
| Metal | Silver |
| References | HGC 2, 295; Jenkins IV, Series 5b, 394 [O120/R322]; Visona 13; Dewing 983 (this obverse die) |
| Weight | 6.67 g |
Ex. CNG, Mail Bid Sale 66 (May 2004) lot #162.
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