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; [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; SNG Lloyd 1603; SNG ANS -; Jenkins, Punic 51 (O18/R39). 17.27 g. 25.00 mm. R. Attractive specimen of this rare Punic issue; lovely old cabinet tone. About EF.
Ex Schweizerischer Bankverein Auction 29, 85.
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