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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quincunx 210 BC - 150 BC
| Bronze | 9.86 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Orra Hyria (Apulia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210 BC - 150 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.86 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#433016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, wings open; below, five pellets; above, ΟΡΡΑ or ΟΡ.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΟΡΡΑ
Interesting fact
The Quincunx coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Apulia, and its design features a unique combination of five dots (the "quincunx" pattern) on one side, and a stylized image of a dolphin on the other. This coin was made of bronze and weighed 9.86 grams, making it a substantial and valuable piece of currency in its time.
