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Quadrunx 225 BC - 217 BC
| Bronze | 123.67 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Luceria (Apulia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Punic War (218 BC - 203 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225 BC - 217 BC |
| Value | Triens (⅓) |
| Currency | Nummus (circa 218-201 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 123.67 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#391588 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Club; to right, four pellets (mark of value); all on a raised disk.
Interesting fact
The Quadrunx coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Roman city of Luceria, which is now modern-day Lecce in Apulia, Italy. The coin's design features the profile of a young man, possibly a representation of the Roman god Jupiter, on one side, and a quadriga (a chariot pulled by four horses) on the other. The use of a quadriga on the coin's design was a symbol of the city's wealth and power, as it was a common motif on coins issued by powerful cities in ancient Rome.
