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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm 340 BC - 310 BC
| Silver | 17.08 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Ziz (Punic Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 340 BC - 310 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.08 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#420706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of Arethusa left, wearing grain wreath, pendant earring and necklace; scallop shell below chin, four dolphins around.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Ziz (Punic Sicily) features a unique blend of Greek and Carthaginian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of the Carthaginian goddess Tanit, while the reverse side features a traditional Greek motif of a victorious quadriga (a chariot drawn by four horses) surrounded by Greek inscriptions. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of Sicily during the Hellenistic period, where Carthage and Greece coexisted and interacted in various ways.
