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Carthage, Barcids in Spain, Time of Hannibal (221-218 BC), Silver Half-Shekel or Drachm, 3.1 gms., head of Melkart-Herakles, laureate left, (features of Hannibal's father Hamilcar Barca), rev. African elephant walking right, punic letter in exergue (SNG COP 383), possibly from the Spanish mint of Carthago Nova, outstanding type, extremely fine with attractive toning