Æ (Campanian mercenaries) (307 BC - 305 BC) front Æ (Campanian mercenaries) (307 BC - 305 BC) back
Æ (Campanian mercenaries) (307 BC - 305 BC) photo
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Æ Campanian mercenaries 307 BC - 305 BC

 
Bronze 9.60 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Entella (Sicily)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
307 BC - 305 BC
Currency
Litra
Composition
Bronze
Weight
9.60 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#427466
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pegasos flying left; helmet to lower left.

Comment

BAR Issue 3.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of Greek and indigenous Sicilian elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a Greek-style head of Athena, while the reverse side features a Sicilian-style image of a Campanian mercenary warrior, highlighting the cultural blend that existed in Sicily during the Hellenistic period.