100 Litrai - Dionysios I (405 BC - 400 BC) front 100 Litrai - Dionysios I (405 BC - 400 BC) back
100 Litrai - Dionysios I (405 BC - 400 BC) photo
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100 Litrai - Dionysios I 405 BC - 400 BC

 
Gold 5.76 g -
Description
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#389442
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Naked young Heracles kneeling right on rocky ground, head to front, strangling Nemean lion with both arms.

Engraver: Euainetos

Comment

Rizzo pl. LIV, 11; Bérend Group II, 11.II.7 (D8/R6); Bement 504.

Interesting fact

The 100 Litrai coin featuring Dionysios I from Syracuse (Sicily) is considered one of the most valuable ancient Greek coins in existence, with some specimens selling for millions of dollars at auction.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (405 BC - 400 BC)  - - - - - -

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