Zeugitana, Stater, 320-310 BC
Carthage - Electrum - EF(40-45)
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Head of Tanit to left, wearing a grain-ear wreath, a necklace and a triple pendant earring.
Horse standing right on a ground line.
Attractive specimen with an expressive portrait and a well-centered strike on the obverse. Some traces of cleaning are to be noted, as well as some scratches on both sides. Jenkins & Lewis Group IV, b.
7.59 gr
An “EF(40-45)” quality
As in numismatics it is important that the state of conservation of an item be carefully evaluated before it is offered to a discerning collector with a keen eye.
This initially obscure acronym comprising two words describing the state of conservation is explained clearly here:
Extremely Fine
This means – more prosaically – that the coin has circulated well from hand to hand and pocket to pocket but the impact on its wear remains limited: the coins retains much of its mint luster, sharp detailing and little sign of being circulated. Closer examination with the naked eye reveals minor scratches or nicks.