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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
100 Litrai - Agathocles 310 BC - 305 BC
| Electrum | 6.98 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Agathocles (317 BC - 304 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310 BC - 305 BC |
| Value | 100 Litrai |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 6.98 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#407864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Artemis right, wearing taenia, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; quiver over shoulder, bow to left, ΣΩTEIPA to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΩTEIPA
Comment
Jenkins Group D; BAR Issue 13; GPCG pl. 26, 33.
Interesting fact
The 100 Litrai coin of Agathocles (310 BC - 305 BC) from Syracuse (Sicily) is notable for its unique design, featuring the image of a quadriga (a chariot pulled by four horses) on the obverse side, which was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage. However, what sets this coin apart is that the quadriga is depicted in a highly stylized manner, with the horses and charioteer rendered in a very abstract and simplified form. This artistic choice was likely made to emphasize the importance of the coin's denomination, rather than to depict a realistic scene.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (310 BC - 305 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Litrai - Agathocles (310 BC - 305 BC) coin.
