50 Litrai - Dionysius I (405 BC - 370 BC) front 50 Litrai - Dionysius I (405 BC - 370 BC) back
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50 Litrai - Dionysius I 405 BC - 370 BC

 
Gold 2.88 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Syracuse (Sicily)
Tyrant
Dionysius I the Elder (405 BC - 367 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
405 BC - 370 BC
Value
Decadrachm (50)
Currency
Litra
Composition
Gold
Weight
2.88 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#196111
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Horse galloping right, ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ in exergue.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ

Comment

SNG Fitzwilliam 1268-1270; De Ciccio 55; Bérend 1-2; Morgan 13; Rizzo pl. L, 13; Hunt II 274.

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 - 370 BC)  - - - - - -

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