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Carthaginian

Coin Depicting a Horse and Palm Tree

3rd century BCE
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts a female head, facing left, with a triple drop earring, necklace and wreathed. The back (reverse) of this coin depicts a horse standing to the right, date palm. Pellet to left.

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