© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm 320 BC - 300 BC
| Silver | 16.96 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Siculo-Punic mint (Punic Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 320 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.96 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#322541 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head and neck of horse right, palm tree behind, two corn-ears in front
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Carthaginian influences in its design. The obverse side bears the image of a Greek goddess, likely Arethusa or Aphrodite, while the reverse side features a Carthaginian motif of a horse and a palm tree. This fusion of styles reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred in Sicily during the Hellenistic period, when Greek and Carthaginian civilizations coexisted and influenced each other.
