06-16-2007, 06:19 PM
@Dan Z
A very good interpretation of the "Tanit symbols" on shields.
In my opinion the "cresent ones" might have been more likely.
The symbol of Melkarth might be another option.
As for the "horse-palm tree" coins I am not so sure.
The horse meant wealth (equestrian class probably)
I am more inclined tothink that they would probably be Carthagenian officers with either palm tree or horse but thats just an opinion.
By the way , it there any surviving Carthagenian pottery showing warriors?
Kind regards
A very good interpretation of the "Tanit symbols" on shields.
In my opinion the "cresent ones" might have been more likely.
The symbol of Melkarth might be another option.
As for the "horse-palm tree" coins I am not so sure.
The horse meant wealth (equestrian class probably)
I am more inclined tothink that they would probably be Carthagenian officers with either palm tree or horse but thats just an opinion.
By the way , it there any surviving Carthagenian pottery showing warriors?
Kind regards
HOPLITE14GR (aka Stefanos)
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Phokean Ekdromos
http://hetairoi.de/
http://hoplomachia.gr
http://stefanosskarmintzos.wordpress.com