Auction Catalogue
Greek Coinages, Italy: Half Shekel, struck in Bruttium, c. 216-211, during the Second Punic War
Obverse: head of Tanit left, wearing crown of barley, pendant earring and pearled necklace
Reverse: horse standing right; solar disk flanked by uraei above
Metal: silver; Punic weight standard; 3.68g/4h
References: Robinson Gp II, 3-4; Rutter 2016; Ashmolean 2174
Condition: Almost extremely fine with lustrous grey patina; a little weak on the reverse £300-£360
This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.
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Collection
R. Laughlin Collection, Adolph Hess Auction, Lucerne, 18 December 1933, lot 49
Bt Seaby, January 1934
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