Details
LOT 3043
North Africa, Carthage AR Quarter Shekel. Circa 215-205 BC.
Uncertain Punic mint in Bruttium (or Lokris?) under Carthaginian occupation. Head of Tanit to left, wearing wreath of grain ears and single pendant earring / Horse standing to right. HN Italy 2020; Müller 86; SNG Copenhagen 369. Very Fine. Toned.(1.79gr, 14mm, 9h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
From Den of Antiquity Int Ltd, ticket included;
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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