Zeugitania, Carthage; Tanit/horse
Description:
Zeugitania, Carthage, 4th - 3rd century BC. Uncertain Sicilian mint. Head of Tanit left, hair wreathed / Horse standing right, palm tree behind.
Diameter:
AE16 mm
Weight:
3,02 g
Grade:
aVF/F
Attribution:
SNG Cop 113
Commentary:
green patina, good obverse
History:
The Phoenicians started to colonize Sicily in 11th century BC - some 300 years before the Greek settlers came.
Article Number:
047-10-05-41652