Tetartemorion

Struck during the final, desperate phase of Carthaginian control over Iberia, this fractional silver was produced as Scipio Africanus systematically dismantled Punic power on the peninsula following his capture of Carthago Nova in 209 BC. The issuing mint remains unidentified — attribution to "Punic Iberia" reflects genuine scholarly uncertainty rather than cataloging convenience. At 0.22 g, these pieces were small enough that ancient die-cutters worked at the absolute limit of practical engraving, and centering failures are endemic to the type.