Syracuse Litra - Dionysios I, -405 – -367
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Litra - Dionysios I
Year
-405 – -367
Ruler
Dionysius I the Elder
(-405–-367)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.81
Diameter (mm)
10
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Litra - Dionysios I from Syracuse. Issued from -405 to -367. Struck in Silver. Measures 10 mm and weighs 0.81 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Arethusa to left, her hair bound up in a sakkos, wearing a simple earring and a pearl necklace. To right, dolphin swimming downwards to left
- Reverse
- Octopus
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (405 BC - 367 BC) | — |
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