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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetras 400 BC - 350 BC
| Bronze | 2.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Kefra (Punic Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | Tetras (⅓) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.55 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#170429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nude warrior, wearing pileus, kneeling right while shooting an arrow
Interesting fact
The Tetras coin features a unique blend of Greek and Carthaginian influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a stylized head of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side features a Phoenician inscription and a representation of the Carthaginian goddess Tanit. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of Kefra, which was a Phoenician colony in Sicily that was later absorbed into the Greek city-state of Leontini.
