COINS OF THE GREEK WORLD THE CARTHAGINIANS IN SICILY Tetradrachm c. 340-320, Kephaloidion or Panormus (?) or a mint moving with the Carthaginian army in Sicily. Charioteer, holding the reins with his left hand and kentron in his right, driving galloping quadrigae to l.; above, Nike flying right with wreath to crown the driver. RSMLQRT in exergue. Rev. Head of Tanit (Kore-Persephone) to l., wearing wreath of grain leaves, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; three dolphins in field. 17.04 g. Jenkins, Punic Sicily I, p.67, 55. SNG Lockett 742. Almost extremely fine.
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