electrum stater of Carthage (Zeugitana), 310-270 BC

Obv. head of Tanit
Rev. horse



Jenkins-Lewis Group VII   7.4 g   private collection B


electrum : silver = 10:1
so the denomination is 5 reduced tetradrachms (20 reduced drachms)

or as in the time of Agathocles
gold : silver = 10:1
electrum : silver = 5:1
so the denomination is a reduced dekadrachm


Group V
Group VII