Qart Hadasht Tetradrachm - Hannibal Barca, 220
Information
Country
Qart Hadasht
Qart Hadasht
Currency
Hispania - Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm - Hannibal Barca
Year
220
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
14.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm - Hannibal Barca from Qart Hadasht. Issued in 220. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 14.7 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, bearded head left of Herakles-Melqar (?), the strongly Semitic features suggesting Hamilcar Barca (father of Hannibal), with heavy, knotted club over far shoulder.
- Reverse
- Mahout wearing long cloak and ca (?), holding goad in right hand, and riding African elephant right.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-220) | — |
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