Catalogo
| Emittente | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Anno | 214 BC - 212 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 12 Litrai |
| Valuta | Litra |
| Composizione | Silver |
| Peso | 10.1 g |
| Diametro | 24 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | Burnett Enna#35 5#1434 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | |
| Legenda del dritto | |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Artemis standing left, firing bow; at her feet, hound running left. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Greek |
| Legenda del rovescio | ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ ΛΥ |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (214 BC - 212 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 6912893210 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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