Bruttium. Lokri Epizephyrii
360-268 BCE
AE 28.62mm 14.96g
Obverse: Head of Persephone right, grain ear behind
Reverse: ΛOKPÆN, Athena standing left, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield; two stars in right field
SNG ANS 563
Lokri Epizephyrii was founded in the 7th century BCE by settlers from Lokris, hence the name. It soon became one of the main cities of Magna Grecia.
Eventually, this put them in conflict with Kroton, who they defeated in the Battle of the Sagra. Later on, they forged an alliance with Syracuse.
In 277 BCE, Lokri surrendered to the Roman Empire. After the Battle of Cannae, it was taken by Carthage, who held it for ten years until it was finally retaken by Scipio Africanus. After this, the city’s influence waned
The foundations of the ruins still stand, though require significant imagination. Archeological excavations have revealed numerous treasures.
Lokris Epizephyrii founded by settlers from either Opuntian Lokris or Ozolian Lokris.
Lokri Epizephyrii surrenders to Rome
Rome establishes a garrison in Lokri Epizephyrii
Lokri Epizephyrii assists Rome against Carthage
Lokri Epizephyrii is seized by Carthage under Hanno
A Roman attempt to retake Lokri Epizephyrii is annihilated
The Romans under Scipio Africanus take Lokri Epizephyrii