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Drachm - Gelo II 218 BC - 215 BC
| Silver | 3.38 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| King | Gelo II (275 BC - 215 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218 BC - 215 BC |
| Value | 4 Litrai |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#407804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right on thunderbolt; BA to left, Φ to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΙ ΓΕΛΩΝΟΣ
BA Φ
Comment
CCO 297; BAR Issue 67; Winterthur 994.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Drachm - Gelo II coin is that it features a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a quadriga (a chariot pulled by four horses) on the other, which was a common design element in ancient Greek coinage.
