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Tetradrachm 400 BC - 390 BC
| Silver | 17.24 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Ziz (Punic Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 390 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.24 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#378967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of nymph right, hair bound with a broad band, wearing a simple necklace with a single pendant; four dolphins swimming to right around.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin from Ziz (Punic Sicily) is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Carthaginian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a Greek-style head of the goddess Tanit, while the reverse side features a Carthaginian-style image of a horse and a palm tree. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of Sicily during the Punic period, when the island was a battleground between Greek and Carthaginian forces.
