© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Æ 17 - Third Democracy 336 BC - 317 BC
| Bronze | 5.3 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| King | Hieron II (275 BC - 215 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 336 BC - 317 BC |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#432789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pegasos flying left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Δ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a quadriga, or a chariot pulled by four horses, on its obverse side. This symbol was commonly used in ancient Greek coinage to represent the power and prestige of the issuing city-state. In this case, the quadriga on the coin from Syracuse (Sicily) may have been intended to highlight the city's wealth and influence during the Third Democracy period.
