I recently captured this very cool bronze from the recent AMCC auction, hosted by @Severus Alexander . Easy auction, fast international delivery, received in excellent shape, gorgeous in-hand. As many may know, I very much enjoy the Punic Wars period of the Roman Republic. This bronze was minted during Hannibal's preparing plans to invade Italy. "CARTHAGE, Punic Iberia, AE Unit/Calco, c. 220-215 BCE. Carthago Nova, 9.59g, 23mm. Obv: Head of Tanit left. Rev: Horse head right, mouth slightly open, Phoenician letter beth behind. Burgos 511. Scarce. This coin officially belongs in the Carthaginian section (“Other western”), but since it is a must-have for Roman collectors we have chosen to list it here. It is the larger of the two bronze types linked to Hannibal, which are much more affordable than the silver from the same period. This issue is dated by Burgos to the time when Hannibal inherited the Spanish command following the assassination of his brother in law, Hasdrubal the Fair. In 220 Hannibal completed the conquest of Spain, resulting in the fateful clash with Rome over Saguntum, and culminating in Hannibal’s famous march through Gaul and across the Alps into Italy, with elephants in tow. Other related Burgos issues are clearly imitations. This has very nice classical style & is an original mint product. The presumed mint location of Carthago Nova was the centre of Punic operations in Iberia, and Hannibal’s departure point for perhaps the most famous journey in military history." Please post your recent AMCC winnings, Punic War issues, or any coins of the Carthage Empire.
Very nice example and cool Patina Here's some of my favorites: And can't forget Skippy, the "good guy":
Here is a 1/4 Calco from the same time and area as my OP: Carthage Iberia 218-208 BC AE 13 1-4 Calco Barcid Military Mint 2nd Punic War Tanit Helmet
Nice! That coin is from the same time period as my Quadrigatus. I just learned recently that the silver used to make it was silver paid by Carthage for losing the First Punic War.
I'm glad you're happy with the coin, @Alegandron! It is a cool, underappreciated issue IMO. Here's my represenative of the same time and place, a quarter shekel:
Here is my only Carthage coin. Got it from a person without any knowledge in ancient coins, he had some but the attribution was comic. 4.55 g 16.7 mm Zeugitania, Carthage; Sicilian mint, c. late 4th - early 3rd cent. BC, SNG Cop-102, Sear-6531. Obv: Palm tree with two bunches of dates. Rx: Horse's head and neck r.Palm tree in high relief .
A topic that is always exciting! My most recent addition from the Ibercoin auction of Turismo Collection in June is most likely from the same time period as Alegandron's examples: Punic Spain, Carthago Nova AE 11 0.70 gm 220-215 BC O: head Athena left wearing Corinthian helmet R: curiass ACIP 2504; FAB 524
Excellent coin, @Andres2 ! Ooh Man, @Severus Alexander ! Yours is a target of mine! Nice one. @ambr0zie ... I have one like yours, one of my first, and one of my favorites! @Silphium Addict ... great coin! Different from most Carthage coins, and that is why I really like yours!
ZEUGITANIA, Carthage. (210-202 BC). Æ21. (21mm, 5.66g). Obverse: Wreathed head of Tanit left. Reverse: Horse standing right before palm tree. ZEUGITANIA, Carthage. Time of the Second Punic War. (215-201 BC). Æ21. Shekel(?) (21mm, 3.88 gm). Sicilian mint? Obverse: Wreathed head of Tanit left. Reverse: Horse standing right, head reverted. CARTHAGE. (300-264 BC). Æ Shekel. (19mm, 5.48g). Mint on Sardinia. Obverse: Wreathed head of Tanit left. Reverse: Head of horse right; Punic ‘ayin to right.
