© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Æ15 - Syracuse 214 BC - 212 BC
| Bronze | 2.0 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Democracy (214 BC - 212 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 214 BC - 212 BC |
| Value | Trionkion (¼) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#426118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Trident head flanked by dolphins; legend below.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣΥΡ - ΑΚΟ
ΣΙ - ΩΝ
Translation: Syracuse
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Æ15 - Syracuse (214 BC - 212 BC) from Syracuse (Sicily) made of Bronze weighing 2.0 g is that it features the image of a dolphin on one side, which was a symbol of the city of Syracuse and represented its maritime power and trade connections.
