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Intersting coin from Melita (Malta)


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This bronze coin is supposed to be from the middle of the 2nd Century BC. What is interesting about this motif is that it is extremely Punic & Egyptian in artistic expression for a period where Melita was already rested away from the Carthaginians and in Roman hands.

 

The head is of Isis and the symbol to the left is the Tanit symbol which was the Carthaginian equivalent of Hera-Juno.

 

The reverse side is a kneeling man dressed in Egyptian garb with 4 wings of unique design behind him.

 

I wish there was an example in better condition.

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