Catalog
| Issuer | Tyndaris (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Year | 254 BC - 211 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.50 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | CNS#24 , Buceti#22 , HGC 2#1630 , Campana#22 , SNG ANS 5#1165 , SNG Copenhagen#954 , McClean#3021 |
| Obverse description | Wreathed head of Dionysos right. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | |
| Reverse description | Bunch of grapes. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering | TYNΔAPITAN |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (254 BC - 211 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 7160672400 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: This Æ coinage from Tyndaris, Sicily, dates to 254-211 BC, a period spanning the First and Second Punic Wars. Tyndaris, a Greek city-state, shifted from Carthaginian alliance to Roman allegiance. This bronze issue reflects the city's need for local currency amidst profound geopolitical upheaval. It marks Sicily's transition from Hellenistic autonomy to a Roman province, facilitating daily commerce during intense military conflict.
Artistry: The artistry of this Æ coin adheres to Hellenistic Greek stylistic traditions prevalent in Sicily. No specific engraver is attributed; local artisans executed designs following civic numismatic conventions. Imagery for Tyndaris often referenced the Dioscuri or other local deities and symbols. For this small 15mm module, designs typically feature a compact, well-defined bust on the obverse, complemented by a symbolic device or abbreviated inscription