Carthage Empire 237BC-209BC NGC Punic War Era Coin Graded Tanit Helmet Rare

Description: Own a rare piece of history with this ancient Punic War era Carthaginian coin that dates back to 237 BC to 209 BC. The coin features Tanit on the obverse and a crested helmet with a flap on the reverse. This coin was minted 2,300 years ago by the Carthaginians in Punic Spain. This coin was graded Fine by NGC. The Carthaginian Empire was the wider sphere of influence of the Phoenician city of Carthage during the 7th-2nd centuries BC. The empire extended over much of the coast of Northwest Africa, coastal Iberia and the islands of the western Mediterranean Sea. Phoenicians founded Carthage in 814 BC and the city gained its independence from Tyre around 650 BC to become a major power in the Mediterranean basin. For much of its history, Carthage was on hostile terms with the Greeks in Sicily and with the Roman Republic in the armed conflicts known as the Sicilian Wars (c. 600-265 BC) and the Punic Wars (264-146 BC). In 146 BC, after the third and final Punic War, Roman forces destroyed Carthage. Between the late fifth century BC and its destruction, Carthage produced a wide range of coinage in gold, electrum, silver, billon, and bronze. Only a minority of Carthaginian coinage was produced or used in North Africa. Instead, the majority derive from Carthage's holdings in Sardinia and western Sicily. NGC certifies most US, world, and ancient coins, tokens, and medals. The certification process consists of authentication, grading, attribution, and encapsulation in plastic holders or Coin slabs. NGC certification offers significant protection against counterfeiting, misattribution, overgrading, and damage. This coin is a must-have for collectors of ancient coins. It is a very unique addition to any collection and is sure to impress. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of history. 20380

Price: 145.49 USD

Location: Capitola, California

End Time: 2024-12-05T12:55:42.000Z

Shipping Cost: 3.95 USD