


© Roma Numismatics Limited
Æ22 208 BC - 180 BC
Bronze | 6.63 g | 22 mm |
Issuer | Lilybaion (Punic Sicily) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 208 BC - 180 BC |
Currency | Litra |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 6.63 g |
Diameter | 22 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#196721 |
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Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Lyre.
Lettering:
ΛIΛYBAI
ITAN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Carthaginian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a classical Greek profile of a bearded man, likely a representation of the Greek god Zeus, while the reverse side features a Phoenician inscription in a clockwise direction, which was a common feature of Carthaginian coins. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of Sicily during this time period, where Greek and Carthaginian civilizations coexisted and interacted with one another.