Rash Melqart Tetradrachm, -350 – -300
Information
Country
Rash Melqart
Rash Melqart
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-350 – -300
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.88
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Rash Melqart. Issued from -350 to -300. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 16.88 g.
- Obverse
- Charioteer driving unruly quadriga right, reins in right hand, left hand outstretched to receive wreath from Nike flying left above; in exergue, Phoenician “R’šmlqrt” ("Cape of Melqart").
- Reverse
- Head of Arethusa right, wreathed with grain ears, hair in sphendone, wearing triple-pendant earring and beaded necklace; three dolphins swimming around.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (350 BC - 300 BC) | — |
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