ZEUGITANA.  Carthage.  Circa 320-310 BC.  Stater (Electrum, 19 mm, 7.37 g, 1 h).

Carthage, the great Phoenician city in North Africa, emerged as a dominant naval and commercial power in the western Mediterranean during the 4th century BC.  Its coinage reflects a blend of Punic culture and Hellenistic artistry, issued in electrum to support its expansive trade networks.

 Obverse: Head of Tanit facing left, adorned with a wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and a necklace with nine pendants.

 Reverse: Majestic horse standing right, symbol of Carthaginian strength and vitality.

 Material: Electrum

 Weight: approx.  7.37 grams

 Diameter: approx.  19 mm

 Minted: ca.  320–310 BC

 Mint/Issuer: Carthage (Zeugitana)

 An iconic and refined Carthaginian type — a key piece for collectors of early Punic gold and electrum coinage.