Sicily. The Carthaginians. 350-320 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.33g, 1h). SNG Lloyd 1630; Jenkins 141. Old cabinet tone. Perfectly centered and struck on a broad flan. Exceptional for issue. Choice extremely fine. From the B.H. collection; former Y.L. collection; Numismatic Fine Arts 1987 (18) lot 71 In the final decade of the 5th century, Carthaginians launched a series of invasions of Sicily, conquering much of the western half of the island and bringing devastation to many formerly flourishing Greek settlements. They struck, during their time of occupation, an extensive coinage in Sicily for the purpose of financing their military operations and the maintenance of troops. Obverses et reverses are thus mostly influenced by Sicilian prototypes, particularly those of Syracuse.

Lot 39

Sicily. The Carthaginians. 350-320 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.33g, 1h). SNG Lloyd 1630; Jenkins 141. Old cabinet tone. Perfectly centered and struck on a broad flan. Exceptional for issue. Choice extremely fine. From the B.H. collection; former Y.L. collection; Numismatic Fine Arts 1987 (18) lot 71 In the final decade of the 5th century, Carthaginians launched a series of invasions of Sicily, conquering much of the western half of the island and bringing devastation to many formerly flourishing Greek settlements. They struck, during their time of occupation, an extensive coinage in Sicily for the purpose of financing their military operations and the maintenance of troops. Obverses et reverses are thus mostly influenced by Sicilian prototypes, particularly those of Syracuse.

Category: Greek Coins

Starting price: 6000 €

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Lot 39