© Tauler & Fau Subastas
© Tauler & Fau Subastas
Hemidrachm 250 BC - 206 BC
| Silver | 2.09 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Gadir (Punic Iberia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250 BC - 206 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.09 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#333082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tunny fish right.
Script: Phoenician
Lettering:
𐤌𐤐𐤏𐤋
𐤀𐤂𐤃𐤓
Translation: of the citizens of Gades
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Gadir (Punic Iberia) was used as a form of currency during the Hellenistic period, and its design was influenced by both Greek and Carthaginian cultures. The coin features the image of a lion's head on one side and a palm tree on the other, which symbolizes the fusion of these two cultures. This coin is a rare example of a Punic coin that was minted outside of Carthage, and its existence suggests that the Carthaginian empire had a significant influence on the surrounding regions.
