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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
⅛ Stater 214 BC - 212 BC
| Gold | 1.02 g | 10.5 mm |
| Issuer | Tauromenion (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 214 BC - 212 BC |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.02 g |
| Diameter | 10.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#435628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tripod; monogram to upper left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΤΑΥΡΟΜΕ ΝΙΤΑΝ
Comment
Campana 17; BAR Issue 8.
Interesting fact
The ⅛ Stater coin from Tauromenion (Sicily) was minted during the reign of King Hiero II, who ruled Syracuse from 270 BC to 216 BC. Hiero II was known for his military campaigns against the Carthaginians and his efforts to increase the wealth and power of Syracuse. The coin's design features the head of the nymph Arethusa on one side and a dolphin on the other, symbolizing the city's connection to the sea and its maritime power.
