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2 Litrai - Timoleon / Third Democracy 344 BC - 317 BC
| Silver | 1.26 g | 13 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 | 1.26 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#407907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse galloping right; grain ear above, N below.
Interesting fact
The 2 Litrai coin from Syracuse (Sicily) featuring Timoleon and the Third Democracy (344 BC - 317 BC) is notable for its unique design. On one side, it features a portrait of Timoleon, a prominent Corinthian statesman and military leader who played a significant role in the history of Syracuse. On the other side, it depicts a racing quadriga, or a four-horse chariot, which was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage. The use of a quadriga on this coin may have been intended to symbolize the power and prestige of Syracuse, which was an important city-state in ancient Greece.
