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100 Litrai - Dionysios I 400 BC - 370 BC
| Gold | 5.77 g | 14.5 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 | 5.77 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#407531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herakles kneeling right, strangling the Nemean Lion; rocks below.
Comment
Rizzo pl. LIV, 12; De Ciccio 20.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Litrai - Dionysios I coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Sicilian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of Dionysios I, the tyrant of Syracuse, while the reverse side features a depiction of a victorious charioteer, which was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history and cultural exchange that occurred in Sicily during the time period.
