Catalogus
| Uitgever | Capua |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 216 BC - 211 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | Biunx (1/5) |
| Valuta | As (circa 216-211 BC) |
| Samenstelling | Bronze |
| Gewicht | 15.94 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round (irregular) |
| Techniek | Hammered |
| Oriëntatie | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | HN Italy#487 1#205 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Laureate and bearded head of Zeus right; at left two stars. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | |
| Opschrift voorzijde | |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Two soldiers swearing oath over a pig; at left, two stars; in exergue, kapu. |
| Schrift keerzijde | Old Italics |
| Opschrift keerzijde |
(Translation: kapu) |
| Rand | |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
ND (216 BC - 211 BC) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 9182382700 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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