Æ (225 BC - 210 BC) front Æ (225 BC - 210 BC) back
Æ (225 BC - 210 BC) photo
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Æ 225 BC - 210 BC

 
Bronze 5.30 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Salapia (Apulia)
Period
Second Punic War (218 BC - 203 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
225 BC - 210 BC
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
5.30 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#428169
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Boar charging right; wreath above, ΠΛΩΤΙΟΥ in exergue.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΠΛΩΤΙΟΥ

Interesting fact

The coin features the head of a young woman, possibly a local goddess or a personification of the city of Salapia, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a horse and a dolphin, which are symbols of the city's maritime and agricultural wealth.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (225 BC - 210 BC)  - - - - - -

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