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10 Litrai - Hieronymus 215 BC - 214 BC
| Silver | 8.52 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Hieronymus (216 BC - 214 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 215 BC - 214 BC |
| Value | 10 Litrai |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.52 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#407270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged thunderbolt; ΔA above.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEOΣ
ΔA
IEPΩNYMOY
Comment
BAR Issue 79.
Interesting fact
The 10 Litrai coin featuring Hieronymus from Syracuse (Sicily) is notable for its unique design, which depicts the profile of Hieronymus on one side and a youthful male figure on the other. This coin was minted during Hieronymus' rule as a tyrant of Syracuse, and its design has been interpreted as a representation of the dual nature of his rule - both benevolent and authoritarian.
