Sicily. Entella? (as “People of the Camp”). Siculo-Punic Coinage, circa 320-300 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26.44 mm, 16.97 g). Wreathed female head (Tanit-Arethusa) left, wearing triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; four dolphins swimming around; border of dots. Rev. ''MMHNT'' ("People of the Camp" in Punic), Horse's head left; behind, palm tree; linear circular border. Jenkins, SNR 56 (1977), pl. 14, 189.5 (O55/R166, this coin illustrated). Viola CNP 267 = Buceti 50 (same dies). SNG Lloyd 1638 (same dies). SNG Fitzwilliam 1482 (same dies). Jameson 2438 (same dies). MFA Boston 496 (same dies). Cf. HGC 2, 284. Beautiful old cabinet tone. Well centered with sharp details and with a wonderful portrait. Extremely fine. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 96, 6 October 2016, lot 1038; Heritage sale 3042, 17 September 2015, lot 29026; Leu Numismatik 59, 17 May 1994, lot 79; Hess-Leu 31, 6 December 1966, lot 178; Florange-Ciani sale 1925, lot 414.

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Lot # 37

Sicily. Entella? (as “People of the Camp”). Siculo-Punic Coinage, circa 320-300 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26.44 mm, 16.97 g). Wreathed female head (Tanit-Arethusa) left, wearing triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; four dolphins swimming around; border of dots. Rev. ''MMHNT'' ("People of the Camp" in Punic), Horse's head left; behind, palm tree; linear circular border. Jenkins, SNR 56 (1977), pl. 14, 189.5 (O55/R166, this coin illustrated). Viola CNP 267 = Buceti 50 (same dies). SNG Lloyd 1638 (same dies). SNG Fitzwilliam 1482 (same dies). Jameson 2438 (same dies). MFA Boston 496 (same dies). Cf. HGC 2, 284. Beautiful old cabinet tone. Well centered with sharp details and with a wonderful portrait. Extremely fine.

Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 96, 6 October 2016, lot 1038; Heritage sale 3042, 17 September 2015, lot 29026; Leu Numismatik 59, 17 May 1994, lot 79; Hess-Leu 31, 6 December 1966, lot 178; Florange-Ciani sale 1925, lot 414.

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Starting price: CHF 3'000

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Closing on: 2026-04-09 13:30:00 Roma time