Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 1



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                        Lot: 60

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                        ZEUGITANA: Carthage. Ca. 270-264 BC. AV quarter stater 
                        (2.03 gm).

                        ZEUGITANA. Carthage. Ca. 270-264 BC. Gold quarter stater 
                        (2.03 gm). Head of Tanit left, wreathed with grain, 
                        wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace / Horse 
                        standing right, palm tree in background. Jenkins and 
                        Lewis 401 (same dies). Mller II, 85 (same dies). 
                        Extremely rare: one of only two known. Scrape on horse's 
                        hindquarters, otherwise extremely fine 

                        Ex Varesi, Fixed Price Sale No. III (1998). 

                        For years this issue was known from a single specimen in 
                        the British Museum. Based on its style, weight, and gold 
                        content, Jenkins and Lewis associated it with the Attic 
                        tridrachms of ca. 270-264 BC, the last pure gold coinage 
                        minted by Carthage. 
                        Estimated Value: $ 5,000 




...Sold for $6,000 USD [ approx 4560 EUR, 3180 GBP ] plus 15% buyers fee. 

Gemini I Auction Closed Jan 11-12, 2005. 

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear (www.freemanandsear.com) 
                      and Harlan J Berk (www.harlanjberk.com).