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| Emisor | Capua |
|---|---|
| Año | 216 BC - 211 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | Biunx (1/5) |
| Moneda | As (circa 216-211 BC) |
| Composición | Bronze |
| Peso | 15.94 g |
| Diámetro | 25 mm |
| Grosor | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
| Orientación | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | HN Italy#487 1#205 |
| Descripción del anverso | Laureate and bearded head of Zeus right; at left two stars. |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | |
| Leyenda del anverso | |
| Descripción del reverso | Two soldiers swearing oath over a pig; at left, two stars; in exergue, kapu. |
| Escritura del reverso | Old Italics |
| Leyenda del reverso |
(Translation: kapu) |
| Canto | |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
ND (216 BC - 211 BC) - - |
| ID de Numisquare | 9182382700 |
| Información adicional |
Historical Context: This Biunx was issued by Capua between 216 and 211 BC, a critical period during the Second Punic War. Following the Roman defeat at Cannae, Capua, a major Campanian city, famously defected to Hannibal. This coinage represents Capua's brief autonomy from Rome, marked by independent monetary emissions. These issues ceased abruptly with the Roman recapture of Capua in 211 BC, after which the city lost independence, making these coins vital historical artifacts of the conflict.
Artistry: While the engraver remains anonymous, the artistry reflects the Campanian stylistic school, blending Italic robustness with Hellenistic Greek influence. Typically, the obverse