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2 Litrai - Timoleon / Third Democracy 344 BC - 317 BC
| Silver | 1.61 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Timoleon (345 BC - 337 BC) |
| Period | Third Democracy (337 BC - 317 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 344 BC - 317 BC |
| Value | 2 Litrai |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.61 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#407903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse galloping right.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Litrai coin from Syracuse (Sicily) is that it features a portrait of Timoleon, a Greek statesman and military leader who played a crucial role in the establishment of the Third Democracy in Syracuse. The coin's design was inspired by the traditional Greek style and depicts Timoleon's profile on one side and the goddess Athena on the other. The coin's silver content and weight of 1.61 grams also make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
