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Æ15 Tyche 188 BC - 137 BC
Bronze | 2.80 g | 15 mm |
Issuer | Carne (Phoenician cities) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 188 BC - 137 BC |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 2.80 g |
Diameter | 15 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#183191 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cornucopiae with fruits
Comment
BMC 6 Phoenicia
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Tyche, the Greek goddess of fortune and prosperity, on one side, while the other side bears the image of a Phoenician ship, symbolizing the city's maritime trade and cultural exchange. This coin is a unique representation of the blending of Greek and Phoenician cultures during the Hellenistic period.