© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ 200 BC - 100 BC
| Bronze | 2.90 g | 12.0 mm |
| Issuer | Lopadusa (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 100 BC |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.90 g |
| Diameter | 12.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#169968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crab with the punic letter G below
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and indigenous Sicilian influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a classical Greek profile of the goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side features a Sicilian triskelion, a symbol of the island's native culture. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Hellenistic period, when Greek colonizers interacted with the local populations of the regions they colonized.
