Rash Melqart Tetradrachm, -330 – -305
Information
Country
Rash Melqart
Rash Melqart
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-330 – -305
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.1
Diameter (mm)
25.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Rash Melqart. Issued from -330 to -305. Struck in Silver. Measures 25.5 mm and weighs 17.1 g.
- Obverse
- Charioteer, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in left, driving fast quadriga right; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer with open wreath held in both hands; RŠMLQRT (“Raš Melqart” in Punic) in exergue
- Reverse
- Head of Arethousa right, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; four dolphins swimming around.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (330 BC - 305 BC) | — | € 4300,00 |
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