© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm 345 BC - 315 BC
| Silver | 17.11 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Punic mint (Carthaginian Empire) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 345 BC - 315 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.11 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#196071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse stepping to right; palm tree in background.
Comment
The coin in the main image (17.11g, 25mm, 4h, Good Very Fine):◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 350. Estimated at 5,000 GBP, unsold.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from the Carthaginian Empire that was used as a form of currency in the ancient Mediterranean world, and its design was influenced by the Greek coinage of the time. In fact, the name "Tetradrachm" comes from the Greek words "tetra," meaning four, and "drachma," meaning handful, which refers to the coin's value being equivalent to four drachmas. Despite being produced by the Carthaginian Empire, the coin's design and inscriptions were often in Greek, reflecting the cultural and economic ties between the two civilizations.
