Katalog
| Emitent | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Rok | 214 BC - 212 BC |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Hodnota | 12 Litrai |
| Měna | Litra |
| Složení | Silver |
| Hmotnost | 10.1 g |
| Průměr | 24 mm |
| Tloušťka | |
| Tvar | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered |
| Orientace | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Rytci | |
| V oběhu do | |
| Reference | Burnett Enna#35 5#1434 |
| Popis líce | Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet. |
|---|---|
| Písmo líce | |
| Opis líce | |
| Popis rubu | Artemis standing left, firing bow; at her feet, hound running left. |
| Písmo rubu | Greek |
| Opis rubu | ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ ΛΥ |
| Hrana | |
| Mincovna | |
| Náklad |
ND (214 BC - 212 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 6912893210 |
| Další informace |
Historical Context: The 12 Litrai silver issue of Syracuse (214-212 BC) marks a pivotal, tragic era. After Hieron II's death, Syracuse re-established as the 'Fifth Democracy'. Caught in the Second Punic War, the city faced a relentless Roman siege under Marcellus. This coinage financed its desperate defense, serving as a poignant numismatic testament to Syracuse's final struggle for independence. Its production ceased with the city's fall to Rome in 212 BC, ending its autonomy.
Artistry: Engravers for this late Hellenistic period are anonymous, yet the 12 Litrai's artistry upholds Syracuse's renowned numismatic tradition