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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Hemidrachm 357 BC - 354 BC
| Bronze | 10.86 g | - |
| Issuer | Alontion (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 357 BC - 354 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (5⁄2) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.86 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Thunderbolt with a barley grain to the right
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΟΝΤΙΝΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin from Alontion (Sicily) was used as a form of currency during the time of the ancient Greek city-state of Leontini, which was founded by Greek colonists in the 8th century BC. The coin features an image of a lion's head on one side and an inscription on the other side that reads "ΑΛΟΝΤΙΝΩΝ" (Alontion), indicating its origin. The use of the lion's head on the coin may have been a symbol of the city's strength and power.
