Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Himera Himera
Currency Litra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Litra
Year -470 – -450
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.79
Diameter (mm) 12
Demonetized Yes

Description

Litra from Himera. Issued from -470 to -450. Struck in Silver. Measures 12 mm and weighs 0.79 g.

Obverse
Forepart of a human-headed monster to left, with beard, horn, wing and a lion’s paw. All within circle of dots.
Reverse
Nude youth riding a prancing goat to left, holding whip in his right hand and goat’s horn in his left

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (470 BC - 450 BC) 

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