Siculo-Punic Tetradrachm

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Sicily, Panormus. Lot 97.jpg.. c.405- 340 BC. Tetradrachm, 17.17gg. (11h). Obv: Quadriga in fast motion left, driven by a male charioteer holding goad and reins; above, star and Nike flying right to crown the charioteer. Rx: Female head left, reeds in hair, wearing triple ear pendant and pearl necklace, surrounded by four dolphins. Jenkins 70. Hair flatly struck on highest points. Toned aEF.

Ex Philip T. Ashton Collection.

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