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100 Litrai - Dionysios I 400 BC - 370 BC
| Gold | 5.80 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Dionysius I the Elder (405 BC - 367 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 370 BC |
| Value | 100 Litrai |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.80 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#378134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Heracles kneeling right, strangling the Nemean lion.
Comment
Bérend 38; Rizzo pl. LIII, 11; Du Chastel 121; Kunstfreund 128.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Litrai - Dionysios I coin is that it features the image of a sileni, a mythical creature that is half-man and half-horse, on its reverse side. This design was a common motif in ancient Greek art and symbolized the power and strength of the issuer, Dionysios I, who was a powerful tyrant of Syracuse in the 4th century BC.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (400 BC - 370 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Litrai - Dionysios I (400 BC - 370 BC) coin.
