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Shekel - Hamilcar Barca 237 BC - 209 BC
| Silver | 7.34 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Gadir (Punic Iberia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 237 BC - 209 BC |
| Value | 1 Shekel |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.34 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#199171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Prow of galley to right, with rostra, oars, two shields on deck and a wreathed forepost, to which is attached a pennant; dolphin to right in exergue.
Comment
MHC, Class II, 14; AB 482.Interesting fact
The Hamilcar Barca coin is notable for its unique design, which features a portrait of Hamilcar Barca, a prominent Carthaginian general and statesman, on one side, and a depiction of a lion attacking a horse on the other. This design is significant because it represents the blending of Carthaginian and Iberian cultures, as Hamilcar Barca was a Carthaginian who ruled over the Iberian city of Gadir (modern-day Cadiz) during the Punic Wars. The lion and horse imagery may also symbolize the struggle between the Carthaginian and Roman empires.
