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What was the outcome of the Battle of Ilipa for Carthaginian control of Spain?

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Scipio Africanus Silver coin from Carthago Nova, believed to be a portrait of Scipio Africanus the Elder; in the Royal Collection of Coins and Medals, National Museum, Copenhagen.

The Battle of Ilipa in 206 BCE was a decisive victory for Scipio Africanus that effectively signaled the end of Carthaginian power in Spain.1

By destroying the Carthaginian armies led by Hasdrubal Gisco and Mago, Scipio shattered the enemy's ability to wage war on the Iberian Peninsula. Following the battle, Scipio secured the city of Gades (modern Cádiz), which completed Roman control over the region. This triumph allowed Scipio to turn his attention away from Spain and toward his next objective: striking at the heart of Carthage in Africa.12