Drachm (455 BC - 430 BC) front Drachm (455 BC - 430 BC) back
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Drachm 455 BC - 430 BC

 
Silver 4.29 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Leontini (Sicily)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
455 BC - 430 BC
Value
Drachm (5)
Currency
Litra
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.29 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#135185
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Head of roaring lion facing right with four barley grains around it. Inscription split in four, around the lion´s head.

Script: Greek

Lettering: LEO-N

Translation: Leontini

Comment

Rizzo pl. XXIII, 24.

Interesting fact

The Drachm coin from Leontini (Sicily) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to 6 obols, which was the value of a day's wages for a skilled worker at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (455 BC - 430 BC)  - - - - - -

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