A Treasure from Carthage


Africa. Zeugitania, Carthage. EL Stater, c. 290-270 BC. Obv. Head of Tanit left, wearing wreath of grain, triple-pendant earrings. Rev. Horse standing right. Jenkins & Lewis Group VII, 361. 7.40 g. 18.00 mm. Outstanding coin, sharply struck from fresh and masterfully engraved dies. Brilliant and lightly toned. Good EF.