


© Subastas Ibercoin
Hemidrachm 270 BC - 150 BC
Silver | 2.4 g | 16 mm |
Issuer | Ebusus (Punic Iberia) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 270 BC - 150 BC |
Value | ½ Drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 2.4 g |
Diameter | 16 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#333227 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bull walking left.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Ebusus (Punic Iberia) was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic exchange between the Phoenicians and the indigenous peoples of the Iberian Peninsula. The coin's design features a unique blend of Phoenician and Iberian elements, reflecting the cultural fusion that characterized this period in history.