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Lot # 196
Sicily. Panormos as Ziz. AR Tetradrachm, c. 340 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron in extended right hand, reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning him; [star in left field[; in exergue, Punic ṢYṢ. Rev. Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; swastika to lower left, four dolphins swimming around. HGC 2 1022; SNG Lloyd 1587 (same dies); Jenkins 70 (same dies); Rizzo pl. LXVI, 1 (same dies); Jameson 691 (same dies). AR. 16.58 g. 26.50 mm. RR. Very rare and choice, light cabinet tone. Minor roughness. VF. The quality of the dies used for this coin is exceptionally high, reminiscent of Euainetos' style. The head of Kore is beautifully rendered, and the charioteer's details are masterfully executed. These Siculo-Punic tetradrachms from Panormus closely resemble those from Syracuse, with meticulous attention to detail. Some pieces are inspired by Eumenes' works, replicating his style and even his signature. Indeed this tetradrachm, considered one of the finest examples of Siculo-Punic coinage, echoes Euainetos' decadrachms. While some elements, like the star before the chariot, are unique, others, such as the swastika, likely derive from Syracusan prototypes. As the series progresses, it adopts a more modernistic style, particularly evident in the treatment of Artemis-Arethusa, reflecting influences from Agathokles' coinage. Despite these adaptations, the chariot remains on the obverse, distinguishing the Panormus issues from Agathoklean coins.