Dishekel

Issuer Carthage
Year 200 BC - 146 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Shekels
Currency Shekel
Composition Silver
Weight 13.1 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GCV#6501 , Müller SBZ#121
Obverse description Crowned double-headed eagle with a shield on its chest.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Cross pattée and fleury.
Reverse script Neo-Punic
Reverse lettering ✠ CRVCEM : TVAM : ADORAMVS :
Edge Plain
Mint Casale (modern-day Casale Monferrato), Italy
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3856664580
Comments This coin is an imitation of the Liard of Mary, princess of Dombes.
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