Tetras 415 BC - 405 BC

One interesting fact about the Tetras 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 Arethusa, while the reverse side shows a Carthaginian-style image of a dolphin and a stern of a ship, symbolizing the maritime power of Carthage. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of Sicily during the Punic Wars, where Greek and Carthaginian civilizations coexisted and interacted in various ways.