Rare 3/8 Shekel


Greek Italy. Bruttium, Carthaginians in South-West Italy. EL 3/8 Shekel, c. 216-211 BC. Obv. Head of Tanit-Demeter left, wearing grain-wreath, earring and necklace. Rev. Horse standing right, pellet between legs. HN Italy 2014; Cf. Jenkins & Lewis pl. 28, 4 (Silver). 1.69 g. 15 mm. RRR. Choice example of this extremely rare issue. Slightly waved flan and minor scratches. About EF.