Lot 26
SICILY. Lilybaion (as ‘Cape of Melkart’). Circa 330-305 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.28 g, 2 h). 𐤓𐤔𐤌𐤋𐤒𐤓𐤕 ('ršmlqrt' in Punic) Charioteer driving quadriga galloping to left, holding reins in his left hand and kentron in his right; above, Nike flying right, crowning the charioteer with a wreath. Rev. Head of Tanit-Persephone to left, wearing wreath of grain leaves, triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins. Jenkins, Punic, 59 (O19/R46). Beautifully toned and with a very attractive reverse. Struck from a worn obverse die, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, ex Schweizerischer Bankverein FPL, autumn 1975, 114.
Estimate:
3500 CHF
Starting price:
2800 CHF
Hammer price:
5000 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
Time left:
Closing time: 23-Oct-21, 06:00:00 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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