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1 Litra 410 BC - 397 BC
| Silver | 0.87 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Punic Motye (Punic Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 410 BC - 397 BC |
| Value | 1 Litra |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.87 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#197829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crab.
Comment
G. Manganaro - Il paesaggio di Panormos in Quarte giornate internazionali di studi sull'area Elima (Erice, 2000), pp. 848-60, pl. CXLIII, 8-9; Bertolami/ACR 9, 144.Possibly only four recorded examples.
Interesting fact
The Punic Motye 1 Litra coin was used as a form of currency during the Punic Wars, which were a series of conflicts fought between ancient Carthage and Rome. The coin features the image of a dolphin, which was a symbol of the Carthaginian navy, and the reverse side shows a Phoenician galley, which was a type of ship used by the Carthaginians. The coin's design reflects the importance of the Carthaginian navy during this time period.