© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
100 Litrai - Dionysios I 405 BC - 400 BC
| Gold | 5.76 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Dionysius I the Elder (405 BC - 367 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 405 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | 100 Litrai |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.76 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#389438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Naked young Heracles kneeling right on rocky ground, head to front, strangling Nemean lion with both arms; on the strip of ground, barley grain.
Engraver: Kimon
Comment
De Ciccio 3; Bérend 2 and pl. IV, 2; Rizzo pl. L, 9.
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 coin was minted during the reign of Dionysios I, who was a Greek tyrant of Syracuse in Sicily, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (405 BC - 400 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 (405 BC - 400 BC) coin.
