Zeugitania, Carthage. Silver 1/2 Shekel (3.23 g), ca. 220-205 BC. Second Punic War issue. For the Sicilian campaign, ca. 213-210 BC. Laureate head of Melkart left. Reverse: Elephant advancing right; in exergue, Punic 'A'. MAA -; Enna Hoard 123; SNG Copenhagen 383. Outstanding portrait! Original find patina. Corrosion on the reverse. About Extremely Fine / Fine. Estimated Value $750 - UP
Ex The David Karpeles Collection.