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Tetradrachm 340 BC - 320 BC
| Silver | 16.90 g | - |
| Issuer | Rash Melqart (Punic Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 340 BC - 320 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.90 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#181229 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Tanit to left, wearing wreath of grain leaves, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace. Around, two dolphins swimming upwards to left and one swimming downwards to right
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Rash Melqart (Punic Sicily) features a unique blend of Greek and Carthaginian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the head of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a representation of the Carthaginian goddess Tanit, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred between the two civilizations in Sicily during the 4th century BC.