© Phidias and Jean Vinchon
© Phidias and Jean Vinchon
Tetradrachm 220 BC - 210 BC
| Silver | 16.73 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Carthage (Zeugitana) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 220 BC - 210 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (2) |
| Currency | Shekel |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.73 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#193393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse head left. Palm tree behind.
Comment
Pozzi #3300Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Carthage (Zeugitana) was used as a form of currency during the Hellenistic period and was equivalent to four drachmas, hence its name. It was made of silver and weighed around 16.73 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. The coin featured an image of the goddess Tanit, who was revered by the ancient Carthaginians, on one side, and a stylized image of a horse on the other. The coin was used for trade and commerce, and its design and weight were influenced by the Greek coinage system, which was widely used in the Mediterranean region at the time.
