Syracuse Stater - Pyrrhos of Epeiros, -278 – -276
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Stater
Year
-278 – -276
Ruler
Pyrrhus of Epirus
(-278–-276)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.54
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Stater from Syracuse. Issued from -278 to -276. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 8.54 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Athena right, hair flowing loose with one tie at neckline and upswept at temple, wearing triple-pendant earring, necklace and crested Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, the bowl decorated with griffin leaping right; owl standing facing behind with spread wings, A below truncation
- Reverse
- Nike flying left, wearing long chiton, trophy cradled in left arm, oak wreath in right
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (278 BC - 276 BC) | — |
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