Diameter: 59 mm (approx.2.5") Weight: 100 gr (approx.3oz) Edge/Relief: 5 mm " UNESCO - CARTHAGE ", Art medal, in bronze florentine, in very fine condition as scanned, some surface wear, rim nicks; by Tschudin, marked with horn of plenty* (Paris mint) + "BR FLOR"+1976.

Carthage refers both to an ancient city in Tunisia and to the civilization that developed within the city's sphere of influence. The city of Carthage is located on the eastern side of Lake Tunis across from the center of Tunis. Originally founded by Phoenician colonists under the leadership of Elissa, Queen Dido, Carthage became a large and rich city and thus a major power of the Mediterranean until her destruction in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. Although the center of the Punic culture was destroyed, it continued in Roman times. Rome also refounded Carthage, becoming one of the three most important cities of the Empire, a position that would last until the Muslim conquest when it was destroyed a second time in 698. Today Carthage is being resettled as a suburb of Tunis.

ABOUT THE ARTIST Raymond TSCHUDIN, French medallist, born in 1916, pupil of DROPSY. Won the Premier Grand Prix de Rome de gravure en médailles in 1945.

Mint Marks used at the PARIS MINT: Plain Edge ==> All medals before March 30th 1832 have plain edges and before 1841 for bronze or copper. Antique Lamp ==> from March 30th 1832 until October 21st 1841 (on gold & silver only). Anchor ==> from October 21st 1841 until September 25th 1842. Ship Prow ==> from September 26th 1842 until June 12th 1845. Pointing Hand ==> from June 13th 1845 until October 1st 1860. Bee ==> from November 1st 1860 until December 31st 1879. Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty) ==> from 1880 until now.

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