© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
100 Litrai - Dionysios I 400 BC
400 BC year| Gold | 5.79 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Dionysius I the Elder (405 BC - 367 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 400 BC |
| Value | 100 Litrai |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.79 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#395377 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Naked young Heracles kneeling right on rocky ground, head to front, strangling the Nemean lion with both arms; in upper right field, ivy leaf.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ
Comment
Rizzo pl. L, 10; De Ciccio 4; Bérend 3.
Interesting fact
The 100 Litrai coin featuring Dionysios I (400 BC) from Syracuse (Sicily) is considered one of the most valuable ancient Greek coins in existence. It's made of gold and weighs 5.79 grams, making it a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
