Syracuse Hemistater - Pyrrhus of Epirus, -278 – -276

Obverse Reverse

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)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.27
Demonetized Yes

Description

Gold Hemistater from Syracuse. Issued from -278 to -276. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 4.27 g.

Obverse
Head of Artemis right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace, holding quiver on her left shoulder; behind, bee.
Reverse
Nike advancing left, holding trophy over her left arm and wreath in her right hand; in the upper left field, crescent and below, thunderbolt.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage xf Comment Frequency
ND (278 BC - 276 BC)  € 56000,00

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