Carthago Nova (Carthagena), Hispano-Carthaginian issue. AR dishekel, ca 221-206, AR 14.7 g. 

Laureate and bearded head of Herakles or Melqart left, 
club over shoulder.
Mahout holding goad, riding on elephant walking right. 


Mueller III, 16; CNH 13; Gulbenkian 389; Robinson, Essays-Mattingly, 6a.

With permission of Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles auction 72, Lot 4032, Feb. 2013.