© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Æ 300 BC - 200 BC
| Bronze | 3.6 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Lopadusa (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 200 BC |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#433471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crab; b in punic letter below.
Comment
Attribution to Lopadusa is uncertain, some references is attributing it to Motya.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of Greek and indigenous Sicilian elements on its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a Greek-style head of the goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a Sicilian-style image of a dolphin, which was a common motif in ancient Sicilian art. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich cultural diversity of Lopadusa (modern-day Lipari) during the Hellenistic period.
