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DenominationElectrum Shekel
Country / EmpireAncient Carthage
Obverse DesignHead of Tanit (Carthaginian goddess) facing left, wreathed with grain ears, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace.
Reverse DesignHorse standing right, head turned left.
Historical Context
Issued during a period of Carthaginian expansion and conflict, particularly against Greek states in Sicily, preceding the First Punic War. These coins were crucial for trade and military expenditures. The Tanit/Horse motif is a prominent symbol of Carthage.
