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| 発行体 | Capua |
|---|---|
| 年号 | 216 BC - 211 BC |
| 種類 | Standard circulation coin |
| 額面 | Biunx (1/5) |
| 通貨 | As (circa 216-211 BC) |
| 材質 | Bronze |
| 重量 | 15.94 g |
| 直径 | 25 mm |
| 厚さ | |
| 形状 | Round (irregular) |
| 製造技法 | Hammered |
| 向き | Variable alignment ↺ |
| 彫刻師 | |
| 流通終了年 | |
| 参考文献 | HN Italy#487 1#205 |
| 表面の説明 | Laureate and bearded head of Zeus right; at left two stars. |
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| 表面の文字体系 | |
| 表面の銘文 | |
| 裏面の説明 | Two soldiers swearing oath over a pig; at left, two stars; in exergue, kapu. |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Old Italics |
| 裏面の銘文 |
(Translation: kapu) |
| 縁 | |
| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
ND (216 BC - 211 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 9182382700 |
| 追加情報 |
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