Æ Roman rule

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IssuerSyracuse (Sicily)
Year212 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencyLitra
CompositionBronze
Weight2.38 g
Dimensions13.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CNS#222 , HGC 2#1517 , Virzi#1886 , SNG Copenhagen#909 , BMC Greek#722
Obverse descriptionJaniform head of a bearded Dionysos, wearing ivy-wreath.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFilleted thyrsos.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣYPAKOΣIΩN
(Translation: Syracuse)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-212)  - after 212 BC -
Catalog ID3209316910
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