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6 Shekels / Dodecadrachm

Features

Issuer Uncertain Siculo-Punic mint (Punic Sicily)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 300 BC - 270 BC
Value 6 Shekels
Currency Shekel
Composition Silver
Weight 45.61 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
538569
References Jenkins P4# 422-426
Gilbert Kenneth Jenkins; 1978. “Coins of Punic Sicily. Part 4. Carthage Series 5-6”, Schweizerische Numismatische Rundschau = Revue Suisse de Numismatique (Swiss Numismatic Review), Volume 57.
, SNG Copenhagen# 179
Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: Royal Collection of Greek Coins. Danish National Museum. Copenhagen, Denmark (44 volumes).
, Jameson# 925
Robert Jameson. Collection R. Jameson. Feuardent​, Paris, France (4 volumes).

Obverse

Head of Tanit-Kore-Persephone to left, wearing barley wreath and earring.

Reverse

Horse galopping to left.

Comments

6 Shekels or Dodecadrachm, Punic standard.

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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of 6 Shekels / Dodecadrachm Picture 2 of the example of 6 Shekels / Dodecadrachm
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1967.152.566
45.61 g
Jenkins 422
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Picture 1 of the example of 6 Shekels / Dodecadrachm
© British Museum, 1987,0649.271
44.36 g (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of 6 Shekels / Dodecadrachm
© British Museum, 1867,0101.414
36 mm45.55 g 12h (see more)
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