Carthage, 15-shekels

Zeugitania, Carthage, Circa 201-175 BC
AE 15-Shekel, Carthage Mint
Obverse: Wreathed head of Tanit left.
Reverse: Horse standing right; uraeus above.
References: MAA 104, SNG Cop 400
Size: 44mm, 6.5mm thick, 86.4g
Notes: Very rare. The largest Carthaginian bronze issue and likely one of the largest struck coins in antiquity.

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