Æ (400 BC - 300 BC) front Æ (400 BC - 300 BC) back
Æ (400 BC - 300 BC) photo
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Æ 400 BC - 300 BC

 
Bronze 3.97 g 15.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Lopadusa (Sicily)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 300 BC
Currency
Litra
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.97 g
Diameter
15.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#169967
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Tunny facing right

Script: Greek

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of Greek and indigenous Sicilian elements on its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a Greek-style head of the goddess Athena, while the reverse side shows a Sicilian-style image of a crab, which was a symbol of the island's fertility and abundance. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich cultural diversity of ancient Sicily and the exchange of ideas between different civilizations.