10 Litrai - Hieronymus (215 BC - 214 BC) front 10 Litrai - Hieronymus (215 BC - 214 BC) back
10 Litrai - Hieronymus (215 BC - 214 BC) photo
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10 Litrai - Hieronymus 215 BC - 214 BC

 
Silver 8.42 g 23.5 mm
Description
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
8.42 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#407465
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Winged thunderbolt; AΦ above.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ

IΕΡΩΝΥΜΟΥ

Comment

BAR Issue 79; Consul Weber 741.

Interesting fact

The 10 Litrai coin featuring Hieronymus from Syracuse (Sicily) is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage. It's estimated that only around 200-300 of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after piece for numismatists.