


© Maison Palombo
Tetradrachm 350 BC - 315 BC
Silver | 17.24 g | - |
Issuer | Uncertain Siculo-Punic mint (Punic Sicily) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 350 BC - 315 BC |
Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 17.24 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#319050 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse prancing left. Palm tree behind.
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 (front) side of the coin depicts a Greek-style head of the goddess Arethusa, while the reverse (back) side features a Carthaginian-style image of a dolphin and a stern of a ship, symbolizing the maritime power of Carthage. This blending of cultural styles reflects the complex history of Sicily during the Hellenistic period, when Greek and Carthaginian civilizations coexisted and interacted on the island.