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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1½ Litrai - Timoleon 344 BC - 317 BC
| Silver | 1.25 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Timoleon (345 BC - 337 BC) |
| Period | Third Democracy (337 BC - 317 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 344 BC - 317 BC |
| Value | 1½ Litrai (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#407938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nude youth on horseback right; star to left.
Comment
Only four specimens known.
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of Timoleon, a Greek statesman and military leader who played a crucial role in the history of Syracuse, Sicily.
