Akragas ⅛ Shekel, -213 – -211
Punic occupation
Information
Country
Akragas
Akragas
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
⅛ Shekel
Year
-213 – -211
Ruler
Second Punic War
(-218–-203)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.08
Diameter (mm)
12
Demonetized
Yes
Description
⅛ Shekel from Akragas. Issued from -213 to -211. Struck in Silver. Measures 12 mm and weighs 1.08 g.
- Obverse
- Male head (Triptolemos?) to right, wearing wreath of grain ears.
- Reverse
- Free horse galloping to right; below, ’H’ (in Punic).
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (213 BC - 211 BC) | — |
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