⅛ Unit 370 BC - 300 BC
| Bronze | 0.9 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Ebusus (Punic Iberia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 370 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | ⅛ Unit (¼) |
| Currency | Unit (3rd century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#326974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Bes standing, naked, holding an apple in right hand and a snake in left hand.
Interesting fact
The ⅛ Unit coin from Ebusus (Punic Iberia) was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic exchange between the Phoenicians and the indigenous peoples of the Iberian Peninsula. The coin's design, which features a stylized image of a horse and rider, reflects the influence of Phoenician art and culture on the region. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in the ancient Mediterranean world.
