Syracuse Hemistater - Pyrrhus of Epirus, -278 – -276
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Hemistater
Year
-278 – -276
Ruler
Pyrrhus of Epirus
(-278–-276)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.23
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Hemistater from Syracuse. Issued from -278 to -276. Struck in Gold. Measures 17 mm and weighs 4.23 g.
- Obverse
- Draped bust of Artemis to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace, and with her quiver behind her shoulder; before, torch.
- Reverse
- Nike advancing left, holding oak wreath in her right hand and trophy in her left; to lower left, thunderbolt.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (278 BC - 276 BC) | — |
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