10 Litrai - Fifth Democracy (214 BC - 212 BC) front 10 Litrai - Fifth Democracy (214 BC - 212 BC) back
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10 Litrai - Fifth Democracy 214 BC - 212 BC

 
Silver 8.47 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Syracuse (Sicily)
Period
Fifth Democracy (214 BC - 212 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
214 BC - 212 BC
Value
10 Litrai
Currency
Litra
Composition
Silver
Weight
8.47 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#407644
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Zeus Strategos standing facing, head right, holding scepter in right hand; to left, XAP above eagle flying right; ΣYPAK-OΣIΩN to right.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
XAP
ΣYPAK-OΣIΩN

Comment

BAR Issue 85.

Apparently only the seven specimens known.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Litrai coin from Syracuse (Sicily) is that it features the image of a dolphin on its reverse side, which was a symbol of the city's maritime power and wealth during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (214 BC - 212 BC)  - - - - - -

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