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Hemilitron 325 BC - 280 BC
| Silver | 0.34 g | 8 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325 BC - 280 BC |
| Value | Hemilitron (0.1) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.34 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#402038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dolphin leaping right; above, Nike flying right, crowning dolphin with wreath; below, E.
Interesting fact
The Hemilitron coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Tarentum, which is now located in Calabria, Italy. The coin's design features the image of a mythical creature called a "Taras," which is a young boy riding a dolphin. This image was a symbol of the city's foundation myth, which told the story of how the city was founded by a group of colonists from Sparta who were led by a dolphin to the site where they would establish their new home. The coin's design has been interpreted as a representation of the city's connection to the sea and its reliance on maritime trade and commerce.
