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Didrachm 265 BC - 240 BC
| Silver | 7.24 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Suessa Aurunca (Campania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 265 BC - 240 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.24 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#171132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dioscouros, wearing pileus and holding a palm branch tied with a fillet, riding to left with second horse beside him.
Script: Greek
Lettering: SVESANO
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Didrachm (265 BC - 240 BC) from Suessa Aurunca (Campania) made of Silver weighing 7.24 g is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a Greek goddess, likely Hera or Athena, while the reverse side features a Roman-style wolf and twins, symbolizing the city's allegiance to Rome. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region and the coin's place in the broader context of ancient Mediterranean trade and commerce.
