Important Ancient Coins

Iberia, The Barcids, Qart Hadasht (Carthago Nova), temp. Hannibal, Shekel, c. 218-209, beardless bare head left of ‘Roman’ style, rev. horse standing right; in background, palm tree in fruit; to right, Punic character yod, 7.26g/12h (Villaronga 255, same dies; CNH p.73, 83; BMC 122; AB 548). Fine and very rare £600-800