© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Æ15 350 BC
350 BC year| Bronze | 2.50 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Carthage (Zeugitana) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 350 BC |
| Currency | Shekel |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.50 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#194058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Horse galloping.
Interesting fact
The Æ15 coin from Carthage (Zeugitana) made of Bronze weighing 2.50 g was used as a form of currency during the Hellenistic period, and its design was influenced by the Greek coinage of the time. The obverse side of the coin features the head of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side depicts a horse and a palm tree, which were symbols of the city of Carthage. This coin is a rare example of the cultural exchange and influence that existed between ancient civilizations.
