{"product_id":"1506829-sicily-1-2-shekel-213-211-bc-akragas-silver-ms-60-62","title":"Sicily, 1\/2 Shekel, 213-211 BC, Akragas, Silver, MS(60-62)","description":"\u003cp id=\"head\"\u003eYouth male head right (Triptolemos ?), wearing grain wreath, within grenetis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"reverse\"\u003eHorse galloping or prancing right; below, Punic letter H. All within wreath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"comment\"\u003eThe finest example known, exceptionally well preserved, almost as in its state of strike, and with an extremely rare type. A splendid half-Shekel, struck on a flan whose width had almost never been seen before. \n\nThe coin has been covered with a slightly darkened gray cabinet patina highlighted by golden tones around some reliefs, giving it an extremely eye-pleasing aesthetic. Presumably issued during the Second Punic War, this half-shekel is attributed to the city of Agrigentum (Akragas) by A. Burnett, which was the main stronghold of the Carthaginians. Other elements are the stylistic similarities with other Punic coinages and the Punic letter “H” as a marker of value. This coin is also exceptional for its rarity, as the type commonly encountered consists of a plain circle surrounding the horse, while very rare examples bears this laurel wreath. The elegant engraving of the horse galloping with its mane flowing in the wind and its movement clearly evident, reflects the talent and precision of the engraver of this magnificent coin. \n\nSNG Copenhagen 378 and Burnett, Enna hoard pl. V, 140 (these dies). \nEx Vinchon, 28 April 1997, lot 42. Faune d'Argent Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"weight\"\u003e4.3 gr\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"cdma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55860872053068,"sku":"1506829","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/1655\/7029\/files\/1506829A_64159052-27d6-46b9-ba4f-519d13c58fab.jpg?v=1762429948","url":"https:\/\/www.numiscorner.com\/products\/1506829-sicily-1-2-shekel-213-211-bc-akragas-silver-ms-60-62","provider":"Numiscorner.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}