2½ Litrai - Syrakosioi (216 BC - 215 BC) front 2½ Litrai - Syrakosioi (216 BC - 215 BC) back
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2½ Litrai - Syrakosioi 216 BC - 215 BC

 
Silver 2.11 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Syracuse (Sicily)
King
Hieron II (275 BC - 215 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
216 BC - 215 BC
Value
Hemidrachm (5⁄2)
Currency
Litra
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.11 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#407597
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Female standing facing, head left, holding scroll and filleted palm frond; Φ to lower left.

Script: Greek

Comment

CCO 303; BAR Issue 69.

Interesting fact

The 2½ Litrai - Syrakosioi coin from Syracuse (Sicily) made of Silver weighing 2.11 g is interesting because 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.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (216 BC - 215 BC)  - - - - - -

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