Carthage, Libyan Revolt
Circa 241-238 BC, AE Half Shekel
Probably Caralis (Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy) mint on Sardinia
Obverse: Wreathed head of Tanit left.
Reverse: Three grain ears; inverted crescent above.
References: MAA –; CNP 696a; SNG Copenhagen 252 var. (pellet below crescent).
Size: 20mm, 3.18g
Ex: CNG Auction 447, Lot 44 (7/3/2019)
Notes: After the First Punic War, Carthage, who was destitute with having to pay indemnities to Rome, was unable (refused?) to pay the mercenaries who fought on their behalf during that war. These mercenaries joined forces with Libyan settlements and revolted against Carthaginian control.