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One of twelve ancient coins in gold, electrum and silver of the state of Carthage (8 coins), of Syracuse, Sicily, of Lysimachus King of Thrace and Ptolemy I King of Egypt.
Carthage, Africa. Gold shekel, c.218 BC. Horse standing right, wt.1.84g. (Jenkins and Lewis, Carthaginian gold and electrum coins, group XIV, 465.6).
History note: Mrs. R.B. Lewis bequest, from the collection of the late R.B. Lewis.
Method of acquisition: Given (1987-07-20) by National Art Collections Fund
Production date: circa 218 BC
Object composed of gold Weight 1.84 g
Accession number: CM.21-1987
Primary reference Number: 284990
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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