TYPE Ancient Greece, Carthage (Zeugitana), 250-200 BC, AE26
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Head of Tanit l., wreathed with corn, wearing plain necklace and earring
Rev: Head and neck of horse r., Punic letter before
REFERENCE: SG 6522
GRADING: AVF / F+, glossy dark brown patina
ORDER INFO: G1635, $78
A rather pleasing specimen of an attractive type; given the imagery and flan size, the reverse equine "portrait" represents one of the largest depictions of a horse on ancient coinage. Though much detail remains hidden under the thick glossy patina, the elegance of the fine style clearly shows through.