Biunx

发行方 Capua
年份 216 BC - 211 BC
类型 Standard circulation coin
面值 Biunx (1/5)
货币 As (circa 216-211 BC)
材质 Bronze
重量 15.94 g
直径 25 mm
厚度
形状 Round (irregular)
制作工艺 Hammered
方向 Variable alignment ↺
雕刻师
流通至
参考资料 HN Italy#487 1#205
正面描述 Laureate and bearded head of Zeus right; at left two stars.
正面文字
正面铭文
背面描述 Two soldiers swearing oath over a pig; at left, two stars; in exergue, kapu.
背面文字 Old Italics
背面铭文
(Translation: kapu)
边缘
铸币厂
铸造量 ND (216 BC - 211 BC) - -
Numisquare 编号 9182382700
附加信息

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

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