Catalogue
| Émetteur | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Année | 214 BC - 212 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 12 Litrai |
| Devise | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Poids | 10.1 g |
| Diamètre | 24 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | Burnett Enna#35 5#1434 |
| Description de l’avers | Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | |
| Légende de l’avers | |
| Description du revers | Artemis standing left, firing bow; at her feet, hound running left. |
| Écriture du revers | Greek |
| Légende du revers | ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ ΛΥ |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
ND (214 BC - 212 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 6912893210 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
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