Dea Moneta
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Lot # 101
Sicily. Lilybaeum (as Cape of Melqart). AR Tetradrachm, c. 330-305 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in left, driving fast quadriga right; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer with open wreath held in both hands; [RŠMLQRT (“Raš Melqart” in Punic) in exergue]. Rev. Head of Arethusa right, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; four dolphins swimming around. HGC 2 741; Jenkins, Punic 46 (O16/R35); SNG Lloyd 1600; SNG München 1591; BMC 12. AR. 17.61 g. 24.00 mm. R. Rare Punic issue. VF.