Æ21 270 BC - 150 BC

The Æ21 coin from Ebusus (Punic Iberia) features a unique blend of Phoenician and indigenous Iberian influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a stylized head of a bearded man, likely a representation of the Phoenician god Melqart, while the reverse (back) side features an image of a dolphin, which was a common motif in ancient Iberian art. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region, where the Phoenicians established colonies and interacted with the local population.