Syracuse Oktobol - Pyrrhus, -278 – -276
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Obols
Year
-278 – -276
Ruler
Pyrrhus of Epirus
(-278–-276)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.33
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Obols from Syracuse. Issued from -278 to -276. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 5.33 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Persephone left, wearing grain ear wreath; poppy to right.
- Reverse
- Athena Promachos advancing left, shield decorated with aegis on left arm, preparing to cast thunderbolt held aloft in right hand; no control marks.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (278 BC - 276 BC) | — |
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