© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
Bronze AE11 216 BC - 206 BC
| Bronze | 1.4 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | City of Catane (Sicilia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 216 BC - 206 BC |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#186707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two grain ears
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of a bearded man, believed to be a representation of the Greek god Apollo. This suggests that the city of Catane had strong cultural and religious ties to ancient Greece, and that the coin was likely used for religious or ceremonial purposes.
