© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Æ 241 BC
241 BC year| Bronze | 6.83 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Ziz (Punic Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 241 BC |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.83 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#429206 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Man-faced bull advancing left; above head of Helios, in exergue, SYS in punic characters.
Interesting fact
The Æ coin from Ziz (Punic Sicily) was used as a form of currency during the Punic Wars, which were a series of conflicts fought between ancient Rome and Carthage, a powerful city-state in North Africa, from 264 to 146 BC. The coin features the image of a horse on one side and a palm tree on the other, which symbolized the rich agricultural resources of the region. Despite being made of bronze, a relatively common metal at the time, the Æ coin was valued for its durability and portability, making it a popular choice for trade and commerce.
