Æ Hemilitron (415 BC - 409 BC) front Æ Hemilitron (415 BC - 409 BC) back
Æ Hemilitron (415 BC - 409 BC) photo
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Æ Hemilitron 415 BC - 409 BC

 
Bronze 3.08 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Selinos (Sicily)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
415 BC - 409 BC
Value
Hemilitron (½)
Currency
Litra
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.08 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#357998
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Bow and quiver.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΣΕ

Translation: Selinos

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Æ Hemilitron coin from Selinos (Sicily) is that it features a unique combination of symbols and letters on its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of a helmeted head of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and war, while the reverse side features a dolphin and the Greek letter "ΣΕ" (Sigma) above it. This combination of symbols may have been used to represent the city of Selinos and its connection to the Greek world. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin suggests that it was a widely circulating coin, as bronze was a more affordable and durable material than other metals used in coinage at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (415 BC - 409 BC)  - - - - - -

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