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25 Litrai - Hieronymus 214 BC
214 BC year| Gold | 2.13 g | - |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Hieronymus (216 BC - 214 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 214 BC |
| Value | 25 Litrai |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.13 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#407209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged thunderbolt, XA above.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ ΙΕΡΩΝΥΜΟΥ
Unabridged legend: Basileos Ieronymou
Translation: Of King Hieronymos
Comment
Cf. Holloway 53a (O-/R42; unlisted obverse die); SNG ANS -; cf. SNG Lloyd 1564; SNG Copenhagen -; Jameson -; Gulbenkian -; Pozzi -; Weber -; cf. BMC Sicily pg. 220, 636.
Unique variety; the other two specimens known with the control mark XA have a pine-cone symbol on the obverse.
Holloway records only nine total specimens for Hieronymos for all gold denominations and control marks.
Interesting fact
The 25 Litrai - Hieronymus (214 BC) coin from Syracuse (Sicily) is considered one of the most valuable ancient Greek coins in existence, with some specimens selling for millions of dollars at auction.
