© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Nummus 217 BC - 212 BC
| Bronze | 62.85 g | 47 mm |
| Issuer | Luceria (Apulia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Punic War (218 BC - 203 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217 BC - 212 BC |
| Value | Nummus (1) |
| Currency | Nummus (circa 218-201 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 62.85 g |
| Diameter | 47 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#425710 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse prancing right; star above.
Interesting fact
The Nummus coin from Luceria (Apulia) was used as a form of currency during the Roman Republic and features the image of a bust of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on one side, and the image of a dolphin on the other. The use of a dolphin on the coin may have been a nod to the region's maritime history and the importance of the sea in the local economy.