© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Æ Unit 200 BC - 101 BC
| Bronze | 8.4 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | Tagilit (Punic Iberia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 101 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.4 g |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#294156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Altar between Punic inscriptions
Translation:
P'LT 'BDRTK
People of Abdera.
Comment
Obverse inscription:"TG YLT" in punic script written from right to left.
Reverse inscription:
"P'LT" in punic script to the right written from right to left.
"'BDRTK" to the left in punic script written from right to left.
Interesting fact
The Æ Unit coin from Tagilit (Punic Iberia) was used as a form of currency during the Punic Wars, which were a series of conflicts fought between ancient Carthage and Rome between 264 and 146 BC. The coin features an image of a warship on one side and a helmeted head on the other, symbolizing the military and economic power of Carthage during that time.