Ahem.

I got this free (Yay!).

It was labeled as Sear 6526 from Arathasa (I think).

Post ya comments and information.

 

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Looks more a coin from Zeugitana, Carthage. Perhaps something like:

http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/zeugitana/carthage/SNGCop_197.1.jpg

SNGCop 197 Zeugitana, Carthage. Time of the First Punic War. Circa 264-241 BC. AE 29mm. Sardinian mint. Wreathed head of Tanit left, in triple-pendant earring & necklace / Horsehead right; caduceus before. Müller 296.

 

Yep Carthage

 

Nice...I have a special place in my heart for Carthage and you certainly can't beat that price.

 

A Carthaginian AE with rather nice surfaces...

I'm surprised you didn't know this one...

I showed you this type in SNG Copenhagen when we were in Colorado....

 

Very nice coin, vlaha. Congratulations!

 

I forgot to ask:

What is the diameter?

 

vlaha => sweet (free is always the best price!!)

 

Nice coin, a type I would take anyday.

 

What is the meaning of the O in the field?

 

I was under the impression that it may be a caduceus similar to the example I posted above.

 

It does appear to be that.

 

Exactly two cm at it's widest point.

 

Ha, as I remember, you for looking for a book on these at the time...

Besides, what know I on Carthage's coins? Nothing!

 

I believe it is a ligate Punic Ṭ and Š, but I haven't been able to find an example that is an AE 20, only 3 Shekel AE 30's.

Still looking for that book when I have the time...

 

I'm breaking my vow of silence. Again.

While I'm singing show tunes, y'all can give me some more input.

 

You're like my wife. A vow of silence doesn't mean silence!

BTW, is this the same coin? It looks different.

 

Yes it is. Although this time the pictures are actually decent!

 

Hi. Could it be that the O is a Phoenician letter ?
Charles

 

Sweet new photos, brother (congrats again on the freebee) ...

... eh-heh-heh sorry vlaha, but I couldn't resist posting my sweet Carthage pony ...