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© Trustees of the British Museum
Stater 350 BC - 320 BC
| Gold | 9.38 g | - |
| Issuer | Carthage (Zeugitana) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 320 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (12) |
| Currency | Shekel |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 9.38 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#323126 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse standing right; at feet, three pellets in triangular arrangement, fourth pellet beneath horse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Stater from Carthage (Zeugitana) made of Gold weighing 9.38g is that it features the image of a horse and driver on one side, which was a common motif in ancient Carthaginian coinage. The horse and driver symbolized the city's wealth and power, as well as its strong maritime and trade connections. The coin's design also includes an inscription in the ancient Carthaginian language, which reads "𐤒𐤒𐤓𐤒𐤓𐤕𐤒𐤓𐤕𐤇𐤒𐤓𐤕𐤇𐤃𐤒𐤓𐤕𐤇𐤃𐤔𐤒𐤓𐤕𐤇𐤃𐤔𐤕 𐤇𐤇𐤔𐤇𐤔𐤕𐤇𐤔𐤕𐤇𐤇𐤔𐤕𐤇𐤃𐤇𐤔𐤕𐤇𐤃𐤔𐤇𐤔𐤕𐤇𐤃𐤔𐤕" (QRTH Hadashim), meaning "New City" or "Carthage the New". This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a glimpse into the rich history and culture of ancient Carthage.
