

Greek Italy. Bruttium, Carthaginians in South-West Italy. AR Half Shekel, c. 216-211 BC. Second Punic War issue. Uncertain Punic mint in Bruttium. Obv. Wreathed head of Tanit left; pellet behind. Rev. Horse standing right; solar disk above, Punic letter 'ayin' below. HN Italy 2016; SNG Cop. 363; cf. Jenkins & Lewis pl. 28, 3; cf. Robinson, Second, pg. 45, 4. 3.60 g. 19.00 mm. R. Choice and attractive example of this rare issue. Old cabinet tone with warm hues, slightly waved flan. About EF.