Carthage Trihemistater, -264 – -241
Information
Country
Carthage
Carthage
Currency
Zeugitana - Shekel
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Trihemistater
Year
-264 – -241
Composition
Electrum (45-49% gold)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
10.98
Diameter (mm)
22.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Trihemistater from Carthage. Issued from -264 to -241. Struck in Electrum (45-49% gold). Measures 22.5 mm and weighs 10.98 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Tanit left, wreathed with corn, wearing necklace and triple-drop ear-ring.
- Reverse
- Horse standing right; above, sun-disk between two uracus-cobras, three pellets above exergual line.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (264 BC - 241 BC) | — |
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