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Trihemistater 264 BC - 241 BC
| Electrum (45-49% gold) | 10.98 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Carthage (Zeugitana) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 264 BC - 241 BC |
| Value | Gold Trihemistater (18) |
| Currency | Shekel |
| Composition | Electrum (45-49% gold) |
| Weight | 10.98 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#324742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse standing right; above, sun-disk between two uracus-cobras, three pellets above exergual line.
Interesting fact
The Trihemistater coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient city of Carthage, which was located in present-day Tunisia. The coin's name, "Trihemistater," means "three-and-a-half shekels" in Greek, which was the coin's value in the ancient Hebrew currency. This coin was used for trade and commerce throughout the Mediterranean region during the Hellenistic period.
