Carthage Very Rare Ancient Shekel Coin 300 BC-246 BC Tanit Horse Head Genuine

Description: This is a very rare ancient Carthage Shekel coin, dating back to 300 BC-246 BC. The coin features the head of Tanit, the goddess of Carthage, and a horse head on the reverse. It is a genuine piece minted in the Punic Sardinia region of the Carthage Empire in the 3rd century BC. The Carthaginian Empire was the wider sphere of influence of the Phoenician city of Carthage during the 7th–2nd centuries BC. The empire extended over much of the coast of Northwest Africa, coastal Iberia and the islands of the western Mediterranean Sea. Phoenicians founded Carthage in 814 BC and the city gained its independence from Tyre around 650 BC to become a major power in the Mediterranean basin. For much of its history, Carthage was on hostile terms with the Greeks in Sicily and with the Roman Republic in the armed conflicts known as the Sicilian Wars (c. 600–265 BC) and the Punic Wars (264–146 BC). In 146 BC, after the third and final Punic War, Roman forces destroyed Carthage. Between the late fifth century BC and its destruction, Carthage produced a wide range of coinage in gold, electrum, silver, billon, and bronze. Only a minority of Carthaginian coinage was produced or used in North Africa. Instead, the majority derive from Carthage's holdings in Sardinia and western Sicily. The base denomination was the shekel weighing 7.2g of silver. Carthage issued ½-shekel, shekel, 1⅔-shekel, double shekel, and triple shekel coins. 5-shekel pieces were issued in Sicily. The coin is a great addition to any collection, especially for those interested in ancient Carthage history. Its rarity and unique features make it a valuable piece for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of history. 1949

Price: 89.93 USD

Location: Capitola, California

End Time: 2025-01-03T16:49:40.000Z

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