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½ Obol with star 275 BC - 200 BC
| Billon | 0.6 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Iberian mint (Punic Iberia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275 BC - 200 BC |
| Value | ½ Obol |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#362369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eight-rayed star with central globule
Interesting fact
The ½ Obol with star coin from Uncertain Iberian mint (Punic Iberia) was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic exchange between the Iberian Peninsula and the Mediterranean region. The coin's design, which features a star on one side and a crescent moon on the other, reflects the blending of influences from different cultures and civilizations that characterized this period of history.