© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Dilitron 416 BC - 405 BC
| Gold | 1.74 g | - |
| Issuer | Gela (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 416 BC - 405 BC |
| Value | 2 Litrai |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.74 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#390890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Forepart of man-headed bull (the river-god Gelas) right; above, barley grain.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΓΕΛΑΣ
Comment
Rizzo pl. XIX, 6.
Only five specimens known.
Interesting fact
The Dilitron coin from Gela (Sicily) is interesting because it features a unique blend of Greek and indigenous Sicilian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side depicts a lion's head, which was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage, while the reverse side features a Sicilian triskelion, a symbol of the island's native culture. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the period of Greek colonization in Sicily.
