Syracuse Æ21 - Pyrrhos of Epeiros, -278 – -276
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ21 - Pyrrhos of Epeiros
Year
-278 – -276
Ruler
Pyrrhus of Epirus
(-278–-276)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.33
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ21 - Pyrrhos of Epeiros from Syracuse. Issued from -278 to -276. Struck in Bronze. Measures 22 mm and weighs 8.33 g.
- Obverse
- Wreathed head of Kore to right; torch-like object in left field.
- Reverse
- Demeter seated slightly right, holding grain ear and sceptre; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΠΥΡΡΟΥ to left.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (278 BC - 276 BC) | — |
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