Syracuse Hemilitron, -415 – -405
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hemilitron
Year
-415 – -405
Ruler
Second Democracy
(-465–-405)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.8
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hemilitron from Syracuse. Issued from -415 to -405. Struck in Bronze. Measures 15 mm and weighs 3.8 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Arethusa on the left, the hair held by a sphendone and an ampyx; In the lower right field, a dolphin.
- Reverse
- Four-spoke wheel; In the two upper quarters, the ethics of the city in abridged form; In each of the two lower quarters, dolphins. (Syra(cuse))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (415 BC - 405 BC) | — | € 3700,00 |
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