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| Эмитент | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Год | 214 BC - 212 BC |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | 12 Litrai |
| Валюта | Litra |
| Состав | Silver |
| Вес | 10.1 g |
| Диаметр | 24 mm |
| Толщина | |
| Форма | Round (irregular) |
| Техника | Hammered |
| Ориентация | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Гравёр(ы) | |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера | Burnett Enna#35 5#1434 |
| Описание аверса | Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet. |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | |
| Надписи аверса | |
| Описание реверса | Artemis standing left, firing bow; at her feet, hound running left. |
| Письменность реверса | Greek |
| Надписи реверса | ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ ΛΥ |
| Гурт | |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
ND (214 BC - 212 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 6912893210 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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