کاتالوگ
| صادرکننده | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| سال | 214 BC - 212 BC |
| نوع | Standard circulation coin |
| ارزش | 12 Litrai |
| واحد پول | Litra |
| ترکیب | Silver |
| وزن | 10.1 g |
| قطر | 24 mm |
| ضخامت | |
| شکل | Round (irregular) |
| تکنیک | Hammered |
| جهت | Variable alignment ↺ |
| حکاک(ها) | |
| در گردش تا | |
| مرجع(ها) | Burnett Enna#35 5#1434 |
| توضیحات روی سکه | Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet. |
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| خط روی سکه | |
| نوشتههای روی سکه | |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Artemis standing left, firing bow; at her feet, hound running left. |
| خط پشت سکه | Greek |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه | ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ ΛΥ |
| لبه | |
| ضرابخانه | |
| تیراژ ضرب |
ND (214 BC - 212 BC) - - |
| شناسه Numisquare | 6912893210 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
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