© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
Æ27 L LOL/LI-VS 37 BC - 34 BC
| Bronze | 27.2 mm |
| Issuer | Cnossus (Cyrenaica and Crete) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 37 BC - 34 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 27.2 mm |
| Thickness | 9.49 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#417737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stag, right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
L LOL
LI-VS
Comment
Magistrate of Lucius Lollius.
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of a young woman, believed to be a representation of the Greek goddess Persephone, who was worshipped in the region where the coin was minted. The reverse (back) side of the coin depicts a libation scene, where a figure is pouring a liquid offering to the gods. This imagery suggests that the coin was used in religious rituals and ceremonies, highlighting the importance of religion and spirituality in the daily lives of the people who used it.