Ancient Coin Stories

Lokris Epizephyrii founded by settlers from either Opuntian Lokris or Ozolian Lokris.

Hipponion taken by Dionysios I of Syracuse.

The population of Hipponion returns to their city with the help of Carthage.

First mention of Aesernia, when it was already under Rome.

Lokri Epizephyrii surrenders to Rome

Rome establishes a garrison in Lokri Epizephyrii

A colony with Latin rights is settled in Aesernia by Rome after the defeat of the Samnites.

Lokri Epizephyrii assists Rome against Carthage

Lokri Epizephyrii is seized by Carthage under Hanno

Aesernia remains loyal to Rome during the Second Punic War against Carthage.

A Roman attempt to retake Lokri Epizephyrii is annihilated

The Romans under Scipio Africanus take Lokri Epizephyrii

Hipponion becomes a Roman colony with the name of Vibo Valentia.

The Romans found a colony at Skylletion.

Aesernia is defended in the Social War against the Samnites by Marcus Claudius Marcellus, but is driven by famine to surrender.

The Samnites are defeated by Rome in the Social War. Because it had defected, Aesernia is severely punished and deserted by Sulla.

Julius Caesar founds a colony in Aesernia to house veterans of his conflict with Pompey.

Augustus settles veterans of his conflict with Marc Antony and Kleopatra in Aesernia.