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30 Litrai - Hieronymus 216 BC - 215 BC
| Gold | 2.13 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Hieronymus (216 BC - 214 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 216 BC - 215 BC |
| Value | 30 Litrai |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.13 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#357123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Thunderbolt
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ ΙΕΡΩΝΥΜΟΥ
Unabridged legend: BASILEOS IERONYMOU
Translation: Of King Hieronymos
Interesting fact
The 30 Litrai coin featuring Hieronymus from Syracuse (Sicily) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians due to its historical significance and the fact that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and political upheaval in the ancient Greek world.
