Katalog
| İhraççı | Carthage |
|---|---|
| Yıl | 201 BC - 195 BC |
| Tür | Standard circulation coin |
| Değer | 15 Shekel |
| Para birimi | Shekel |
| Bileşim | Bronze |
| Ağırlık | 93.95 g |
| Çap | 46 mm |
| Kalınlık | |
| Şekil | Round (irregular) |
| Teknik | Hammered |
| Yönlendirme | |
| Gravürcü(ler) | |
| Dolaşımda olduğu yıl | |
| Referans(lar) | SNG Copenhagen#400, MAA#104, J&L#Pl.28 11 |
| Ön yüz açıklaması | Head of Tanit (Kore-Persephone) left, wearing barley-wreath, bar and triple pendant earring and necklace. |
|---|---|
| Ön yüz yazısı | |
| Ön yüz lejandı | |
| Arka yüz açıklaması | Unbridled horse standing right. Sun disk above. |
| Arka yüz yazısı | |
| Arka yüz lejandı | |
| Kenar | |
| Darphane | |
| Basma adedi |
ND (201 BC - 195 BC) - - |
| Numisquare Kimliği | 5897428550 |
| Ek bilgiler |
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