Obverse © @adilson
Obverse © @adilson
Unit, PB, Æ 20 268 BC - 194 BC
| Bronze | 3.78 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Thourioi (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 268 BC - 194 BC |
| Currency | As |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.78 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#297362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bull charging left; at the exergue, a dolphin.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΑΡ
Translation: Parmenion
Comment
On this bronze, we could be in the presence rather of the eponymous name of the city rather than the representation of Ceres. This monetary denomination could have been minted at the time of the second Punic warInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and indigenous influences in its design. The obverse side bears a Greek-style head of Zeus, while the reverse side features a horseman and a legend in the Oscan language, which was spoken by the ancient Lucanians. This blending of cultures reflects the complex history of the region, where Greek colonizers interacted with the local population.