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5 Litrai - Hieronymus 215 BC - 214 BC
| Silver | 4.18 g | - |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Hieronymus (216 BC - 214 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 215 BC - 214 BC |
| Value | 5 Litrai |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.18 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#407201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged thunderbolt; KI above.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEOΣ
KI
IEPΩNYMOY
Interesting fact
The 5 Litrai coin featuring Hieronymus from Syracuse (Sicily) is notable for its unique design, which depicts a portrait of the ruler on one side and a quadriga (a chariot pulled by four horses) on the other. This design was a departure from the traditional Greek coinage designs that typically featured gods and goddesses. The use of a quadriga on the coin may have been meant to highlight Hieronymus' military prowess and his role as a powerful ruler.
