American Numismatic Society - Carthaginian gold and electrum coins, struck in large quantities from the second half of the fourth century BC onwards, constitute a key source for the history of the Carthaginian Empire and the western Mediterranean. Jeremy Artru (ecole française de Rome) will discuss recent developments in their study, particularly those owing to new approaches like archaeometry and technical studies. More precisely assessing the chronology, volumes and other characteristics of production provides fresh insights into the finances of Carthage in the context of its expanding control over the western Mediterranean and of successive wars in Sicily, Sardinia, and North Africa.
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