Syracuse 100 Litrai, -295 – -289

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Syracuse Syracuse
Currency Litra
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 100 Litrai
Year -295 – -289
Ruler Agathocles (-317–-304)
Composition Gold
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 5.7
Diameter (mm) 17
Demonetized Yes

Description

100 Litrai from Syracuse. Issued from -295 to -289. Struck in Gold. Measures 17 mm and weighs 5.7 g.

Obverse
Head of Athena right, hair tied with single band and upswept at temple, wearing pendant earring, beaded necklace, and triple-crested Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, long parallel crest ends, the bowl decorated with leaping griffin right.
Reverse
Winged thunderbolt, EY monogram below.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (295 BC - 289 BC) 

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