⅙ Stater (205 BC - 201 BC) front ⅙ Stater (205 BC - 201 BC) back
⅙ Stater (205 BC - 201 BC) photo
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⅙ Stater 205 BC - 201 BC

 
Electrum (14% gold) 1.84 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Carthage (Zeugitana)
Period
Second Punic War (218 BC - 203 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
205 BC - 201 BC
Value
⅙ Gold Stater (2)
Currency
Shekel
Composition
Electrum (14% gold)
Weight
1.84 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#324819
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Horse standing right, looking back.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a dolphin on one side, which was a symbol of good luck and prosperity in ancient Carthage.