Syracuse 100 Litrai, -295 – -289
Information
Country
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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