The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, Africa: Stater [Five Hemidrachms], struck at Carthage, c. 350-320

Obverse: head of Tanit left, wearing crown of barley, triple pendant earring and pearled necklace

Reverse: horse standing right, three small pellets on ground line

Metal: gold; Punic weight standard; 9.36g/1h

References: Jenkins-Lewis 106; Lockett 1049; Ashmolean 2166

Condition: Extremely fine and lustrous £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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Rothschild Collection, Sotheby Auction, 28 May 1900, lot 488
SNC July 1941 (9363)