© Tauler & Fau Subastas
© Tauler & Fau Subastas
Calco Baria 200 BC - 100 BC
| Bronze | 19.6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Qart Hadasht (Punic Iberia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 100 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#165909 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Palm tree with fruits. Crude design.
Comment
Coin issued by the Punic colony of Baria, currently Villaricos in Almería. It was founded in the 8th century BC to exploit the iron and silver from the mines. Struck duplos and quadrants at the end of the third century and II BC without a legend
Interesting fact
The Calco Baria coin features a unique blend of Phoenician and Iberian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a Phoenician-style head of a bearded man, while the reverse side features an Iberian-style horse and rider. This blending of cultural styles reflects the rich cultural exchange that occurred between the Phoenicians and the Iberians during the Punic period.