Tetradrachm

Features

Issuer Uncertain Punic mint (Carthaginian Empire)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 320 BC - 300 BC
Value Tetradrachm (20)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 17.15 g
Diameter 27 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
196073
References Jenkins P3# 176
Kenneth G. Jenkins; 1977. Coins of Punic Sicily / Part 3. Carthage Series 2-4 (Band 56). Schweizerische numismatische Rundschau, Bern, Switzerland.

Obverse

Head of Tanit right, wearing wreath of grain leaves, triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; four dolphins around.

Reverse

Horse's head right, palm tree with date clusters behind; S'MMHNT in punic script in exergue.

Translation: People of the Camp

Comments

The Siculo-Punic tetradrachms were issued for financing of Carthaginian military campaigns in Sicily. From the late fifth century BC, the coins combined traditional Carthaginian and Greek Sicilian city states designs. The styles of these coins varied considerably from those bearing a distinctly 'Punic' appearance, to those that were very fair emulations of the work of Syracusan masters.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm
Roma Numismatics
Auction XVII
Lot 354
Internet Archive
28 Mar 2019 XF USD 15 128.33
(GBP 12 000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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