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Tetradrachm 405 BC - 380 BC
| Silver | 17.14 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Ziz (Punic Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 405 BC - 380 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.14 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#378963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Arethusa right, wreathed with grain ears, hair in sphendone, four dolphins swimming 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 the head of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a Phoenician inscription and a representation of the Carthaginian goddess Tanit. 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.
