Shekel 241 BC - 238 BC
| Billon | 7.32 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Zeugitanian city (Zeugitana) |
|---|---|
| Period | Mercenary War (240 BC - 238 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 241 BC - 238 BC |
| Value | 1 Shekel |
| Currency | Shekel |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 7.32 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#196723 |
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| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion standing right; Punic 'M' above, ΛIBYΩN in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΛIBYΩN
Comment
Carradice & La Niece 1.
Minted during the Libyan Revolt, this type is normally found on clearly billon flans, but coins occasionally appear on much higher quality metal. There are traces of the undertype visible, but none are distinct enough to suggest a particular issue, save for what appears to be the tail of a dolphin or hippocamp near the edge on the obverse, at the forehead of Herakles. The undertype must be of a similar weight standard. The only issue that seems to fit is the Ibero-Punic shekel with a male head on the obverse and a reverse featuring a prow facing right, below which a dolphin swims right (ACIP 543).
Interesting fact
The Shekel coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient city of Zeugitana, which is now modern-day Tunisia. The coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of metals, and weighed 7.32 grams. What's interesting about this coin is that it was used during a time of great cultural and economic exchange between the Zeugitanians and other civilizations in the Mediterranean region. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the influence of various cultures, making it a unique and valuable artifact for historians and collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (241 BC - 238 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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