Coin of Carthage, Sardinia c. 241

Editor: So, here we have a Carthaginian coin from Sardinia, its specific date unknown, residing at the Harvard Art Museums. It's amazing how much history is embedded in such a small, worn object. What can you tell me about this piece? Curator: This coin invites us to consider the Carthaginian empire's economic and material reach. The very act of minting, the labor involved, and the trade networks it facilitated speak volumes about their power and societal structure. It represents a system of value creation and distribution, impacting daily life. Editor: That's fascinating! So, even this small coin reflects broader material processes of the Carthaginian empire. Thank you! Curator: Precisely! Considering the materiality and production informs a much deeper understanding.