The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. SICULO-PUNIC. ‘ RSMLQRT ’ (c.360-330 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, 17.03g,. Charioteer, wearing a long chiton and holding a kentron in his right hand and the reins in his left, driving a galloping quadriga to right, Nike flies above to left to crown the charioteer, Punic legend ( RSMLQRT ) (only partially visible) in the exergue. Rev. Head of Arethusa facing to right, wearing a wreath of grain-ears, a triple-pendant earring and a necklace, three dolphins swimming around her (Jenkins, ‘Coins of Punic Sicily’, Part I, SNR 50, 1971, 37 (O14/R28); Jameson 597 (these dies); de Luynes 920 (these dies)). Well struck on a broad flan, outstanding iridescent cabinet tone, very good style, extremely fine. Purchased from Spink & Son Ltd., London US$ 5,000
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