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| Emisor | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Año | 214 BC - 212 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | 12 Litrai |
| Moneda | Litra |
| Composición | Silver |
| Peso | 10.1 g |
| Diámetro | 24 mm |
| Grosor | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
| Orientación | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | Burnett Enna#35 5#1434 |
| Descripción del anverso | Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet. |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | |
| Leyenda del anverso | |
| Descripción del reverso | Artemis standing left, firing bow; at her feet, hound running left. |
| Escritura del reverso | Greek |
| Leyenda del reverso | ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ ΛΥ |
| Canto | |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
ND (214 BC - 212 BC) - - |
| ID de Numisquare | 6912893210 |
| Información adicional |
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