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Hemidrachm - Timoleon 344 BC - 338 BC
| Bronze | 16.93 g | 23 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 | Bronze |
| Weight | 16.93 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#407726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Upright thunderbolt; barley grain to right; ΣYPAK-OΣIΩN around.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣYPAK-OΣIΩN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Hemidrachm - Timoleon coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Sicilian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the profile of Timoleon, a prominent Greek statesman and military leader, while the reverse side features a representation of the Greek goddess Athena, along with an inscription in ancient Greek that reads "ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ" (Syracusian). This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history of Sicily as a melting pot of different civilizations, and adds to the coin's historical and cultural significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (344 BC - 338 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Hemidrachm - Timoleon (344 BC - 338 BC) coin.
