© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm 278 BC - 276 BC
| Silver | 16.36 g | - |
| Issuer | Lokroi Epizephyrioi (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 278 BC - 276 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.36 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#393066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dione seated half to front on throne, holding transverse sceptre in right hand and raising himation with left over shoulder.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΠΥΡΡΟΥ
Comment
BMC Epirus 6; SNG Lloyd 656 var. (different monogram).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of Greek and indigenous Italian elements on its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a scene of a lion attacking a bull, which is a common motif in ancient Italian art. This blending of cultural influences reflects the multicultural nature of the region where the coin was minted, Lokroi Epizephyrioi (Bruttium), which was a Greek colony in southern Italy.
