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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Imperial Dave on Mar 08, 2026, 08:46 PM

Title: Carthaginian coin used as bus fare
Post by: Imperial Dave on Mar 08, 2026, 08:46 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1w558gvrdro

 ;D
Title: Re: Carthaginian coin used as bus fare
Post by: Jim Webster on Mar 09, 2026, 06:50 AM
Fascinating. I've sent the link to my daughter who was at uni in Leeds, telling her to check her change  :)
Title: Re: Carthaginian coin used as bus fare
Post by: Imperial Dave on Mar 09, 2026, 07:24 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: Carthaginian coin used as bus fare
Post by: Erpingham on Mar 09, 2026, 09:25 AM
On the basis of the "Vikings in Maine" story, I think this demonstrates the Carthaginians visited Leeds.
Title: Re: Carthaginian coin used as bus fare
Post by: Nick Harbud on Mar 09, 2026, 09:55 AM
Never happen round our way - the buses only accept cashless payment.    >:(
Title: Re: Carthaginian coin used as bus fare
Post by: Denis Grey on Mar 09, 2026, 11:13 AM
Quote from: Nick Harbud on Mar 09, 2026, 09:55 AMNever happen round our way - the buses only accept cashless payment.    >:(


Elephants can be VERY persuasive, Nick.
Title: Re: Carthaginian coin used as bus fare
Post by: stevenneate on Mar 09, 2026, 12:25 PM
After Brexit and austerity, Carthaginian currency is now legal tender in the UK alongside the Roman sesterce.
Title: Re: Carthaginian coin used as bus fare
Post by: Nick Harbud on Mar 09, 2026, 02:17 PM
Quote from: Denis Grey on Mar 09, 2026, 11:13 AMElephants can be VERY persuasive, Nick.

Yeah, but around here it is the elephant who is driving the bus.    :(
Title: Re: Carthaginian coin used as bus fare
Post by: Imperial Dave on Mar 09, 2026, 02:59 PM
Im still trying to mend my fridge...
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