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Hemidrachm - Timoleon 344 BC - 338 BC
| Silver | 1.29 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Timoleon (345 BC - 337 BC) |
| Period | Third Democracy (337 BC - 317 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 344 BC - 338 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (5⁄2) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.29 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#399501 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Forepart of Pegasos left; star above.
Comment
Corinthian standard.
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm coin featuring Timoleon was minted during a time of great turmoil in Syracuse. Timoleon, a Greek statesman and military leader, was instrumental in the city's victory over the Carthaginians, who had been laying siege to the city for several years. Despite the challenges faced during this time, the minting of this coin suggests that the city was still capable of producing currency, indicating a level of resilience and resourcefulness among its people.
