CARTHAGE, First Punic War. Circa 264-241 BC. Æ Shekel (22mm, 7.50 g, 5h). Mint on Sardinia. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 611
Lot: 74. Estimated: $ 100

Greek, Bronze

Sold For $ 850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CARTHAGE, First Punic War. Circa 264-241 BC. Æ Shekel (22mm, 7.50 g, 5h). Mint on Sardinia. Wreathed head of Tanit left, wearing linear necklace with pendants, in dotted border / Horse standing right in dotted border. MAA 59; CNP 33; SNG Copenhagen (Africa) 202 var. (no pendants). Dark green-brown surfaces, mint flaw (see below). Good VF.

This piece appears to have been struck on a flan that was previously struck significantly off center, with only the edge of the dies visible on each side.

Closing Date and Time: 17 June 2026 at 10:24:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.