Katalog
| Emittent | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 214 BC - 212 BC |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | 12 Litrai |
| Währung | Litra |
| Material | Silver |
| Gewicht | 10.1 g |
| Durchmesser | 24 mm |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round (irregular) |
| Prägetechnik | Hammered |
| Ausrichtung | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | Burnett Enna#35 5#1434 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet. |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | |
| Averslegende | |
| Reversbeschreibung | Artemis standing left, firing bow; at her feet, hound running left. |
| Reversschrift | Greek |
| Reverslegende | ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ ΛΥ |
| Rand | |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
ND (214 BC - 212 BC) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 6912893210 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
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