

Sicily. Akragas. AR Half Shekel, c. 214-210 BC. Obv. Male head right (Triptolemos?), wearing wreath of grain ears; small pellet before and behind. Rev. Horse prancing right, Punic 'H' below; all within wreath. HGC 2 172; SNG Cop. 378 (Carthage); Burnett 142. 3.58 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare. Choice and brilliant. Lovely iridescent cabinet tone. Good VF.