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25 Litrai - Agathocles 317 BC - 289 BC
| Electrum | 3.60 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Agathocles (317 BC - 304 BC) |
| King | Agathocles (304 BC - 289 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 317 BC - 289 BC |
| Value | 25 Litrai |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 3.60 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#394726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tripod.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣYPAK-OΣIΩN
Comment
There is some contention about the value of Syracuse electrum and they may be listed at double their value. Jenkins claims that the "the values usually stated for the Syracuse electrum are about twice the true ones" as they are about half the weight of Carthaginian electrums.
BAR Issue 10; Jenkins, Electrum, Group B-C.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 25 Litrai coin featuring Agathocles from Syracuse (Sicily) is that it was made of Electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver that was highly valued in ancient times for its rarity and durability.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (306 BC - 305 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Litrai - Agathocles (317 BC - 289 BC) coin.
