CARTHAGE, Libyan Revolt. Circa 241-238 BC. BI Shekel (23.5mm, 7.41 g, 11h). Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 133
Lot: 115. Estimated: $ 750

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CARTHAGE, Libyan Revolt. Circa 241-238 BC. BI Shekel (23.5mm, 7.41 g, 11h). Head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin / Lion standing right; Punic M above. Carradice & La Niece 1; CNP 433b; MAA 53. Deeply toned. Good VF.

Ex Hauck & Aufhäuser 20 (16 October 2007), lot 228; Künker 23 (30 September 1992), lot 240; Numismatic Fine Arts X (17 September 1981), lot 261.

At the end of the First Punic War in 246 BC, Carthage found herself confronted with a dilemma. Large numbers of Greek, Italian, and African mercenaries had been hired to pursue the war with Rome, and now Carthage, defeated and bankrupt, had no money for the pay owed to them. Rebellion broke out in Sardinia and Africa. The latter situation became critical when one of the leaders, Matho, a native Libyan, inspired the native population to join the mercenaries against their Punic overlords. Hamilcar Barca, the great Carthaginian general, finally suppressed the revolt in 238 BC.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 133 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 15-16 September 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 133 – Session One – Lot 1-308 will be held Tuesday morning, 15 September 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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