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Hemilitra 466 BC - 405 BC
| Silver | 0.42 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 466 BC - 405 BC |
| Value | Hemilitron (½) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.42 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#408311 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
ΣΥ in the second quarter of a four-spoked wheel; to pellets in each of the other three quarters.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΥ
Comment
Buceti 334.
Interesting fact
The Hemilitra coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Syracuse, and its design features a mythical creature called the "Syracusan quadriga," which is a four-horse chariot driven by a goddess. This image was meant to symbolize the city's power and wealth.
