North Africa, Carthage AR Shekel. Carthago Nova, circa 264-241 BC. First Punic War. Head of Tanit left, wearing wreath and single-pendant earring / Horse standing right, head left. Villaronga-Beneges 539; I-no. VILL-63/1; Cf. Jesus Vico, Auction 140, lot 14; cf. Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 84, lot 530. 4.31g, 18mm, 12h. Good Very Fine. Attractively toned. From the collection of V.B., United Kingdom.