Æ22 (208 BC - 180 BC) front Æ22 (208 BC - 180 BC) back
Æ22 (208 BC - 180 BC) photo
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Æ22 208 BC - 180 BC

 
Bronze 6.63 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Lilybaion (Punic Sicily)
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
References
Numista
N#196721
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.