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| Issuer | Aesernia |
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| Year | 263 BC - 240 BC |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | Jugate busts of Vulcan and a youthful deity facing right, both depicted within a dotted border. Vulcan is shown bearded with tongs over his shoulder, while the companion figure appears youthful and unbearded. The legend VOLCANOM is inscribed in the field to the left, identifying the principal deity. The style is characteristic of Samnite bronze coinage of the late 3rd century BC, with bold, deeply struck portraiture typical of the Aesernia mint. |
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| Reverse description | A biga drawn by two bulls galloping to the right, driven by a figure holding the reins; a Winged Victory figure appears in the upper field, crowning the charioteer (on certain specimens). The scene is rendered with vigorous movement, the bulls depicted with curly fleece and powerful musculature. The ethnic legend AISERNINO appears in the exergue below, identifying the issuing city of Aesernia. A dotted border frames the composition, consistent with Samnite civic bronze coinage of this period. |
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| Mintage | ND (263 BC - 240 BC) - Winged Victory off-flan - ND (263 BC - 240 BC) - With winged Victory - ND (263 BC - 240 BC) - Without winged Victory - |
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