Catalogus
| Uitgever | Aesernia |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 263 BC - 240 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | |
| Valuta | |
| Samenstelling | Bronze |
| Gewicht | 6.98 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round (irregular) |
| Techniek | Hammered |
| Oriëntatie | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | HN Italy#431, SambonArt#175, Campana#1, SNG Munich 1#6 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Apulu wearing laureate facing left with legend in front and sometimes with a letter behind. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | |
| Opschrift voorzijde |
AISERNINO (Translation: Aesernia) |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Winged Victory crowning bull with man`s head, all facing right with letter below. |
| Schrift keerzijde | |
| Opschrift keerzijde | T |
| Rand | Smooth. |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
ND (263 BC - 240 BC) /N - - ND (263 BC - 240 BC) /T - Shield behind head - ND (263 BC - 240 BC) N/N - - ND (263 BC - 240 BC) N/T - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 1059081090 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
Historical Context: This Æ20 coin, issued by Aesernia between 263-240 BC, marks a critical period. Its minting aligns with Aesernia's establishment as a Latin colony by Rome in 263 BC, post-Samnite Wars. This coinage reflects the city's new status within the Roman Republic, exercising its *ius monetae* for local economic needs. Essential for daily commerce, these bronzes underscore Aesernia's local autonomy and vitality during integration into Rome's expanding network.
Artistry: The engraver is anonymous, common for regional mints. The stylistic school combines indigenous Italic traditions with Hellenistic influences. The "Legend on obverse" denotes a prominent inscription, likely the city's name, signifying civic identity. Typically, the obverse features a deity or allegorical figure; the reverse depicts a local symbol or mythological scene. The artistry, functional for local commerce, aimed for clear, recognizable imagery reflecting local veneration and civic pride.
Technical/Grading: This 6.98g, 20mm bronze Æ20 shows high-points vulnerable to wear, such as portraiture or animal anatomy. A superior strike yields a well-centered design with full details on both sides, ensuring the prominent obverse legend's legibility. Italic bronzes often vary in strike quality, exhibiting minor off-centering or flan irregularities. A desirable example also boasts an attractive, stable patina, vital for ancient bronze coinage's preservation and aesthetic appeal.