⅙ Stater (270 BC - 264 BC) front ⅙ Stater (270 BC - 264 BC) back
⅙ Stater (270 BC - 264 BC) photo
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⅙ Stater 270 BC - 264 BC

 
Gold 2.02 g 12.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Carthage (Zeugitana)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
270 BC - 264 BC
Value
⅙ Gold Stater (2)
Currency
Shekel
Composition
Gold
Weight
2.02 g
Diameter
12.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#324408
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Horse standing right; palm tree in background.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a horse and a palm tree on its obverse side, which symbolizes the rich agricultural and trade history of Carthage.