North Africa, Carthage AR Half Shekel. Carthaginian occupation of Spain. Carthago Nova, circa 221-206 BC. Wreathed head of Tanit to left, wearing single pendant earring / Horse standing to right on ground line, head reverted; pellet below. ACIP 577 (R7); CNH 37; SNG Copenhagen -. 3.66g, 17mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine; pleasantly toned. Rare; only 7 specimens cited by ACIP and a further 5 found on CoinArchives.
From the Italo Vecchi Collection;
Ex Jesus Vico S.A., Auction 146, 27 October 2016, lot 46.