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Lot # 278
Africa. Zeugitania, Carthage. First Punic War issue. EL Trihemishekel, c. 264-241 BC. Obv. Wreathed (pellet on the leaf of wreath) head of Kore left, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace. Rev. Horse standing right on exergual line; above, solar disc flanked by uraei; pellet between posterior legs. Lulliri tav. 28, fig. 592; SNG Cop. 182/3 (Sicily); Jenkins & Lewis Group Xb. EL. 10.45 g. 22.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and superb, of extraordinary style. Minor hairline flancrack. Good VF.