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20 Litrai - Dionysos I 405 BC - 367 BC
| Gold | 1.16 g | 11.0 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Dionysius I the Elder (405 BC - 367 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 405 BC - 367 BC |
| Value | 20 Litrai |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.16 g |
| Diameter | 11.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#180810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in quarters of incuse square, within central incuse circle, female head (Arethusa?) left, wearing necklace
Script: Greek
Lettering: Σ Υ Ρ Α
Comment
Rizzo pl. XLVIII, 9; Bérend pl. XI, 3; Boehringer, Münzprägungen, pl. I, 6.
Interesting fact
The 20 Litrai coin featuring Dionysos I from Syracuse (Sicily) is considered one of the most beautiful coins of the ancient Greek world. Its design features a portrait of Dionysos, the Greek god of wine, theater, and ecstasy, with a wreath of vines and grapes surrounding his head. The coin's reverse side depicts a scene of Dionysos riding a chariot pulled by panthers, symbolizing his role as a god of fertility and theater. The coin's intricate design and the use of gold as its material make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (405 BC - 367 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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