漏 Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
漏 Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
脝 Shekel with Punic Letter 士ayin 饜 300 BC - 264 BC
| Bronze | 6.37聽g | 21聽mm |
| Issuer | Carthage (Zeugitana) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 264 BC |
| Value | 1 Shekel |
| Currency | Shekel |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.37聽g |
| Diameter | 21聽mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#258621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Head and neck of horse facing right before Punic letter 士ayin "饜"
Script: Neo-Punic
Lettering: 饜
Translation: 士ayin (eye)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the Punic letter 士ayin (饜) which is a symbol of the Phoenician alphabet and is also the origin of the Greek letter alpha (伪) and the Latin letter A. This highlights the cultural and linguistic exchange that occurred between the Phoenicians and other ancient civilizations.
