Tetradrachm
Features
| Issuer |
Motya
(Sicily)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 415 BC - 397 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.11 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 436759 |
| References | Jenkins P1# 43 Gilbert Kenneth Jenkins; 1971. “Coins of Punic Sicily. Part 1”, Schweizerische Numismatische Rundschau = Revue Suisse de Numismatique (Swiss Numismatic Review), Volume 50. , BMC Greek# 2 British Museum (publisher). A Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum. British Museum, London, United Kingdom (28 volumes). |
Obverse
Eagle standing to right, Punic legend 'MTV' above.
Reverse
Crab, fish below.
Mint
Motya, Sicily, ItalyComments
As of 2015, only two specimens known : one in British Museum and one in private hands.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (415 BC - 397 BC) | 
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| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
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Roma Numismatics Auction 9 Lot 62 
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22 Mar 2015 | XF |
USD 32 217.19
(GBP 24 000.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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