30 Litrai - Timoleon / Third Democracy (344 BC - 338 BC) front 30 Litrai - Timoleon / Third Democracy (344 BC - 338 BC) back
30 Litrai - Timoleon / Third Democracy (344 BC - 338 BC) photo
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30 Litrai - Timoleon / Third Democracy 344 BC - 338 BC

 
Gold 2.15 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Syracuse (Sicily)
Tyrant
Timoleon (345 BC - 337 BC)
Period
Third Democracy (337 BC - 317 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
344 BC - 338 BC
Value
30 Litrai
Currency
Litra
Composition
Gold
Weight
2.15 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#386556
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pegasus flying left.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΣYP – A – KO – ΣIΩN

Comment

Rizzo pl. LVIII, 1.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 30 Litrai coin from Syracuse (Sicily) is that it features the image of Timoleon, a Greek statesman and military leader who played a crucial role in the history of Syracuse. Timoleon was responsible for the expulsion of the Carthaginians from Sicily and was instrumental in establishing the Third Democracy in Syracuse. The coin's design, which includes an image of Timoleon on one side and the goddess Athena on the other, reflects the importance of Timoleon in Syracuse's history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (344 BC - 338 BC)  - - - - - -

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