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© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Didrachm 218 BC - 208 BC
| Silver | 7.27 g | - |
| Issuer | Qart Hadasht (Punic Iberia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218 BC - 208 BC |
| Value | Didrachm = 1 Shekels |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.27 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#194300 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse standing right, solar disk between two cobras.
Interesting fact
The Didrachm coin from Qart Hadasht (Punic Iberia) was used as a form of currency during the 3rd century BC, and its design features a unique blend of Carthaginian and Iberian influences. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized image of the Carthaginian goddess Tanit, while the reverse side features an Iberian horseman. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the complex history of the region, where the Carthaginian Empire had established colonies and trading posts along the Iberian Peninsula.
