Ancient Coin Stories

Carthage renews its treaty with Rome, reinforcing agreements on trade and territorial boundaries. Mastia is mentioned.

Hasdrubal of Carthage renames Mastia to Qart Hadasht, or “New City”.

Scipio Africanus conquers Qart Hadasht and renames it to Carthago Nova.

Diocletian creates a new province named Hispania Carthaginensis and sets Carthago Nova as its capital.

Carthago Nova is sacked by the Vandals.