50 Litrai - Dionysius I (405 BC - 367 BC) front 50 Litrai - Dionysius I (405 BC - 367 BC) back
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50 Litrai - Dionysius I 405 BC - 367 BC

 
Gold 2.88 g 10 mm
Description
Issuer
Syracuse (Sicily)
Tyrant
Dionysius I the Elder (405 BC - 367 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
405 BC - 367 BC
Value
Decadrachm (50)
Currency
Litra
Composition
Gold
Weight
2.88 g
Diameter
10 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#379082
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Horse prancing right; star above, all within incuse square.

Comment

De Ciccio 60; Bérend, 12; Bement 508.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Litrai coin featuring Dionysius I is that it was issued during his reign as a tyrant of Syracuse, a city-state in ancient Sicily. Despite being made of gold, the coin was used as a standard circulation coin, indicating the wealth and prosperity of Syracuse during Dionysius' rule.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (405 BC - 367 BC)  - - - - - -

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