The Mamertini derived their name from Mamers, an Oscan form of Mars. Soon after their seizure of Messana they extended their dominion over the greater part of north-eastern Sicily, and were, in a short time, strong enough to maintain their independence against both Pyrrhus and Hieron II of Syracuse. They allied themselves closely with their Campanian kinsmen who seized Rhegium in B.C. 271, and they were also fortunate in obtaining the friendly aid of the Romans, with whom they continued to enjoy, down to a late period, the privileges of an allied state. Their coinage is wholly of bronze.
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![Messana in Sicily, 220-210 BC., Æ Pentonkion, Calciati 30.
The Mamertini at Messana in Sicilia, 220-210 BC.,
Æ Pentonkion (25-27 mm / 10.89 g),
Obv.: laureate head of Apollo r., behind, lyre.
Rev.: MAMERT[INΩN] , warrior seated l. on rock and leaning l. arm on shield; in field l., Π(value mark 5 onkia).
P. Sarström 253 ; Calciati 30 ; ANS 434 .
The Mamertini derived their name from Mamers, an Oscan form of Mars. Soon after their seizure of Messana they extended their dominion over the greater part of north-eastern Sicily, and were, in a short time, strong enough to maintain their independence against both Pyrrhus and Hieron II of Syracuse. They allied themselves closely with their Campanian kinsmen who seized Rhegium in B.C. 271, and they were also fortunate in obtaining the friendly aid of the Romans, with whom they continued to enjoy, down to a late period, the privileges of an allied state. Their coinage is wholly of bronze.
Schlüsselwörter: Mamertini Messana Sicilia Sicily Pentonkion Apollo Lyre Warrior Shield Rock](images/image.gif?id=226790660753 "Klicken für Bild in voller Größe
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Messana in Sicily, 220-210 BC., Æ Pentonkion, Calciati 30.
The Mamertini at Messana in Sicilia, 220-210 BC.,
Æ Pentonkion (25-27 mm / 10.89 g),
Obv.: laureate head of Apollo r., behind, lyre.
Rev.: MAMERT[INΩN] , warrior seated l. on rock and leaning l. arm on shield; in field l., Π(value mark 5 onkia).
P. Sarström 253 ; Calciati 30 ; ANS 434 .
The Mamertini derived their name from Mamers, an Oscan form of Mars. Soon after their seizure of Messana they extended their dominion over the greater part of north-eastern Sicily, and were, in a short time, strong enough to maintain their independence against both Pyrrhus and Hieron II of Syracuse. They allied themselves closely with their Campanian kinsmen who seized Rhegium in B.C. 271, and they were also fortunate in obtaining the friendly aid of the Romans, with whom they continued to enjoy, down to a late period, the privileges of an allied state. Their coinage is wholly of bronze.
Schlüsselwörter: Mamertini Messana Sicilia Sicily Pentonkion Apollo Lyre Warrior Shield Rock")