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| 発行体 | Carthage |
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| 年号 | 201 BC - 195 BC |
| 種類 | Standard circulation coin |
| 額面 | 15 Shekel |
| 通貨 | Shekel |
| 材質 | Bronze |
| 重量 | 93.95 g |
| 直径 | 46 mm |
| 厚さ | |
| 形状 | Round (irregular) |
| 製造技法 | Hammered |
| 向き | |
| 彫刻師 | |
| 流通終了年 | |
| 参考文献 | SNG Copenhagen#400, MAA#104, J&L#Pl.28 11 |
| 表面の説明 | Head of Tanit (Kore-Persephone) left, wearing barley-wreath, bar and triple pendant earring and necklace. |
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| 表面の文字体系 | |
| 表面の銘文 | |
| 裏面の説明 | Unbridled horse standing right. Sun disk above. |
| 裏面の文字体系 | |
| 裏面の銘文 | |
| 縁 | |
| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
ND (201 BC - 195 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 5897428550 |
| 追加情報 |
Historical Context: This substantial Carthaginian 15 Shekel bronze, dated 201-195 BC, originates from the immediate aftermath of the Second Punic War. Following a devastating defeat and harsh Roman peace treaty, Carthage was stripped of territories and temporarily forbidden silver coinage. This heavy bronze, nearly 94 grams, highlights Carthage's economic resilience and need for robust internal currency for recovery and war indemnity payments, an era linked to Hannibal Barca's reform efforts. It demonstrates Carthage's capacity for self-governance despite Roman restrictions.
Artistry: The engraver remains anonymous, typical for Carthaginian mints. The coin embodies the Punic-Hellenistic stylistic school, merging