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© Nomos AG
Æ Teruncius 225 BC - 200 BC
| Bronze | 11.50 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Teate (Apulia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Punic War (218 BC - 203 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225 BC - 200 BC |
| Value | Quadrans (¼) |
| Currency | Nummus (circa 218-201 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.50 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#424616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Poseidon (?) riding dolphin to left, holding an amphora in his right hand and a trident with his left; to right, crescent above the dolphin's tail; below, three pellets.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TIATI
Interesting fact
The Æ Teruncius coin from Teate (Apulia) features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a horseman riding a horse in a standing position. This design is known as the "Teate type" and is considered a distinctive feature of coins from this region.
