Lot no. 27
ANCIENT GREECE - GREEK
Sicily, Siculo-Punic issues. Tetradrachm ND (c.320-290 BC), Entella ?
Head of Herakles-Melqart with lion's head right.
Rv. Horse's head left; palm tree behind; Punic inscription MHMNHT (Mechasbim) in exergue.
Gulbenkian 375 = Jameson 916 (same corners) - Jenkins 321 (O104/R263); Silver - 17.06 g - 25.5 mm - 2 h
From the Morcote collection, assembled before 2005, then sold at Nomos 25, 20 November 2022, No. 56.
NGC Ch MS* 5/5 5/5 Fine style (8583609-003).
Powerful, centred striking in high relief. This example has not circulated and retains its original brightness and freshness. Almost corner flower.
* Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
* Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
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