Greek Bronze Carthage Zeugitana Horse 215-201 BC (097)

Description Ancient Greek bronze coin with an image of a long necked horse looking back over its shoulder.    The reverse side of the pendant is a lovely rendering of the goddess Tanit, wearing a wreath of corn.  This bronze coin has an unique dark green patina that looks like stone.  The raised portion of the horse is highly polished.  This pendant catches your eye with the diamond accents highlighting the textures of the coin.  The beautiful color and texture exemplifies the one of a kind aspect of ancient coin jewelry. One of a kind with Certificate of Authenticity. Chain is sold separately.  See Chains Size and Material Size 22mm in an 18kt gold mount, accented with Canadian sourced diamonds. Story Greek bronze coin from Zeugitania, Carthage.  (North Africa, Tunisia) Dated: 215-201 BC Carthage, near modern Tunisia, was founded in c. 814 BC by Dido, sister of King Pygmalion of Tyre.  With its superior location near the sea, the Carthaginians expanded their Western Mediterranean trad