Greek Coinages, Sicily: Tetradrachm, naming Rash Melqart, perhaps struck at Lilybaion, c. 330-305

Obverse: quadriga galloping left, the charioteer holding reins in one hand and urging the horses on with kentron; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above to crown driver; trace of Punic inscription in exergue

Reverse: head of Tanit right, wearing crown of barley, triple-pendant earring and pearled necklace; framed by three dolphins around

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.21g/1h

References: Jenkins 56d, this coin [O19/R43]; Lockett 742; Ashmolean –

Condition: Good extremely fine, perfectly centred with beautiful cabinet toning; struck from dies of superb Hellenic style £8,000-£10,000

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

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Collection

A. Balmanno Collection, Sotheby Auction, London, 7 July 1898, lot 42
Sotheby Auction, 6 December 1907, lot 30
Merzbacher Auction, Munich, 2 November 1909, lot 2492
V.M. Brand Collection, Sotheby Auction, Zurich, 9 June 1983, lot 44
DNW Auction 177, 3 June 2020, lot 305