Æ Sescuncia Paestum

€1.00
IssuerPoseidonia
Year218 BC - 201 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSescuncia (1/8)
CurrencyAs (Second Punic War, 218-201 BC)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.68 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1194, HGC 1#1203
Obverse descriptionHead of Demeter to right, wearing wreath of grain ears; to left, pellet and Σ (mark of value).
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHound leaping to right; above, pellet and Σ (value mark).
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΠAIS
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218 BC - 201 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6670918690
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