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© Roma Numismatics Limited
As - BC. P. Terentius P • TE 200 BC - 190 BC
| Bronze | 5.1 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Ziz (Punic Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 190 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#366945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
She-wolf suckling the twins Romulus and Remus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P • TE
Unabridged legend: BC. P. Terentius
Comment
Calciati I pg. 348; 111; BMC Sicily pg. 127, 11; SNG Morcom -; Virzi -.
Interesting fact
The coin features a unique blend of Greek and Punic influences, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the period of Punic rule in Sicily. The obverse depicts a stylized head of Arethusa, a Greek nymph, while the reverse features a Punic inscription and the image of a dolphin, a symbol associated with the Phoenicians. This coin is a fascinating example of the cultural exchange and blending that occurred in the ancient Mediterranean world.