Carthage · 264–201 BC
Carthaginian Electrum Stater
The gold of Carthage — struck to fund Hannibal's war against Rome
Unique piece
The Gold That Nearly Defeated Rome
During the Second Punic War (218–201 BC), Carthage struck electrum and gold coins in enormous quantities to fund Hannibal's campaigns in Italy. These coins financed one of the greatest military campaigns in history — Hannibal's crossing of the Alps with elephants and his devastating victories at Trebia, Lake Trasimene, and Cannae.
This Coin
This electrum stater shows the head of Tanit on the obverse, wreathed and in the finest Hellenistic style. The reverse features a standing horse — a design with deep roots in Carthaginian iconography. The electrum alloy (gold-silver mix) reflects Carthage's access to precious metals from Spain and West Africa.
Numismatic Details
- Denomination
- Stater
- Civilization
- Carthage
- Period
- 264–201 BC
- Mint
- Carthage
- Material
- Electrum
- Weight
- 7.4g
- Diameter
- 19mm
- Condition
- VF (Very Fine)
Obverse
Head of Tanit left, wreathed with grain ears
Reverse
Horse standing right
What You'll Receive
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