© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Tetras 415 BC - 405 BC
| Bronze | 8.38 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Ziz (Punic Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 415 BC - 405 BC |
| Value | Tetras (⅓) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.38 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#197741 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three pellets.
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 Sicily during the Punic Wars, when the island was a battleground between Greek and Carthaginian forces.
