Medal - First Punic War

Location City of Geneva
Year 1740-1750
Type Collection medallion
Composition Silver
Weight 8.63 g
Diameter 31.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Eisler#21a
Obverse description Naval battle between the Romans and Carthaginians; in the foreground, Roman soldiers board a Carthaginian vessel.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PREMIERE GUERRE PUNIQUE . A . R . 492 .
Reverse description Rostral Column of Duillius (`For the Maritime Empire`): rostral column with oars, battle standards, and a ram stands before sea.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering POUR LEMPIRE DE LA MER .
Mintage
Numisquare ID 4286673500
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