Carthage Æ Shekel, -300 – -264
with Punic Letter ʿayin 𐤏
Information
Country
Carthage
Carthage
Currency
Zeugitana - Shekel
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ Shekel
Year
-300 – -264
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.37
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ Shekel from Carthage. Issued from -300 to -264. Struck in Bronze. Measures 21 mm and weighs 6.37 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Tanit wearing barley wreath, earring, and necklace facing left.
- Reverse
- Head and neck of horse facing right before Punic letter ʿayin "𐤏" (ʿayin (eye))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (300 BC - 264 BC) | — |
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