Æ Double Unit

Emitent Lucani
Rok 209 BC - 207 BC
Typ Standard circulation coin
Hodnota
Měna
Složení Bronze
Hmotnost 14.95 g
Průměr 26 mm
Tloušťka
Tvar Round (irregular)
Technika Hammered
Orientace Variable alignment ↺
Rytci
V oběhu do
Reference HN Italy#1454 , Mionnet 1#484 , SNG Evelpidis#197 , HGC 1#960
Popis líce Head of Ares wearing crested Corinthian helmet to left.
Písmo líce
Opis líce
Popis rubu Athena advancing right, holding shield and spear; in field, sometimes, one or more symbols (owl, kithara, bukranion).
Písmo rubu Old Italics
Opis rubu ΛOΥΚΑΝOM
Hrana
Mincovna
Náklad ND (209 BC - 207 BC) - -
ID Numisquare 6629359170
Další informace

Historical Context: This Æ Double Unit was issued by the Lucani, an Oscan-speaking people of Southern Italy, during 209-207 BC, a critical phase of the Second Punic War. Many Lucanian cities had initially sided with Hannibal, but Roman forces were actively reconquering the region. This substantial bronze coinage signifies the Lucani's persistent, though challenged, local autonomy amidst the intense military campaigns and shifting allegiances defining Rome's struggle in Magna Graecia. Such issues provided essential currency for daily transactions during a period of immense geopolitical upheaval and Romanization.

Artistry: The engraver is anonymous; the coin’s style reflects Magna Graecia's Hellenistic tradition

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