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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.977
Title
Tetradrachm of Carthage, Mint of the Camp
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
350 BCE-320 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Mint of the Camp (Sicily)
Period
Classical period, Late, to Early Hellenistic
Culture
Punic
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/188279

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
16.9 g
Die Axis
10
Denomination
tetradrachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: Punic legend Q R T H D S T

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
SNG Cop 75; SNG Sicily 971; Dewing 977; Jenkins 3, series 2a, 76

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
Object Number
1.1965.977
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Head of Tanit wearing wreath with corn ears, l., behind Punic letter or legend.
Rev.: Horse stepping l. in front of palm tree.

Verification Level

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