© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Æ 278 BC - 276 BC
| Bronze | 9.92 g | - |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| King | Pyrrhus of Epirus (278 BC - 276 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 278 BC - 276 BC |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.92 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#390923 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Athena Promachos advancing right, holding thunderbolt in her right hand and shield in her left.
Comment
SNG ANS 847 var. (thunderbolt on reverse).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a dolphin on one side, which was a symbol of the city of Syracuse and represented the city's connection to the sea.
