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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ21 214 BC - 204 BC
| Bronze | 5.6 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Petelia (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 214 BC - 204 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#381943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus standing front, looking right, resting on right leg in attacking attitude, holding sceptre and wielding thunderbolt. Star in left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠETH-ΛINΩN
Translation: Petelia
Interesting fact
The Petelia coin features the image of a lion's head on its obverse side, which was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage. The lion was a symbol of strength, courage, and royalty, and its depiction on coins was often used to convey the power and authority of the issuing government or ruler. In this case, the lion's head on the Petelia coin may have been intended to signify the city's connection to the Greco-Roman world and its cultural and political influence in the region.
