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Entella's Cameo
Lot # 131
Sicily. Entella. Punic issues. AR Tetradrachm, c. 320/15-300 BC. Obv. Head of Arethusa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins. Rev. Horse prancing left; palm tree in background. HGC 2 283; Jenkins, Series 2d, 139 (O46/R125); de Luynes 1442 (same dies); Gulbenkian 365 (same obv. die). AR. 17.14 g. 27.00 mm. R. Rare and superb, sharply struck from a masterfully engraved dies. A lovely portrait of fine style. Enchanting old cabinet tone over fresh and brilliant surfaces; minor nick on chin. EF.