CVC & Collectables presents an authentic bronze AE shekel struck at Carthage during the height of the Second Punic War, one of the most pivotal conflicts of the ancient world. Issued while Hannibal Barca challenged Rome’s dominance, this coin circulated during an era defined by military innovation, economic strain, and Mediterranean power struggles.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Carthage, Zeugitana
- Date: c. 221–201 BC
- Denomination: AE Shekel
- Metal: Bronze
- Weight: 6.14 grams
- Grade: NGC VF
- Obverse: Wreathed head of Tanit facing left
- Reverse: Horse standing right with head left; Punic letter present
- References: CNP 93b
- Patina: Olive-brown
Emperor/General History – Hannibal Barca
- Active Period: Late 3rd century BC
- Role: Carthaginian general and statesman
- Key Events: Crossing of the Alps, Battles of Trebia, Lake Trasimene, and Cannae
- Historical Impact: Considered one of history’s greatest military tacticians
- Coinage Context: Coins like this funded armies, mercenaries, and supply chains during Hannibal’s campaigns
Collectibility:
Second Punic War bronze issues are highly sought after for their direct connection to one of antiquity’s most dramatic conflicts. This type, featuring Tanit and the iconic Carthaginian horse, is a cornerstone design of Punic coinage. Certified by NGC and attributed to a known CNP reference, it offers strong historical value and broad appeal to collectors of ancient warfare, Carthage, and classical Mediterranean history. Find more alike here!
