Æ13
| Emittente | Neapolis (Campania) |
|---|---|
| Anno | 325 BC - 241 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | |
| Valuta | |
| Composizione | Bronze |
| Peso | 2 g |
| Diametro | 13 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | SNG ANS 1#518 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Laureate male head left; cornucopiae behind. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | |
| Legenda del dritto | |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Around tripod. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Greek |
| Legenda del rovescio | NEOΠO-ΛITΩN |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (325 BC - 241 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 2216001310 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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Historical Context: This Æ13 coin was issued by Neapolis, a prominent Greek polis in Campania, during a period of profound geopolitical transformation from 325 BC to 241 BC. This era witnessed the consolidation of Roman power in Magna Graecia, following the Samnite Wars and leading up to the First Punic War. Neapolis, while often allied with Rome, fiercely preserved its Hellenic identity and monetary autonomy. Such bronze issues were crucial for daily commerce, reflecting its continued economic vitality despite external