Hemilitron (339 BC - 336 BC) front Hemilitron (339 BC - 336 BC) back
Hemilitron (339 BC - 336 BC) photo
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

Hemilitron 339 BC - 336 BC

 
Bronze 15.61 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Tauromenion (Sicily)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
339 BC - 336 BC
Value
Hemilitron (½)
Currency
Litra
Composition
Bronze
Weight
15.61 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#426875
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Man-headed bull standing left.

Comment

Castrizio series III, 1α, 1; Virzi 1989-1990; Calciati III pg. 209, 1; BMC Sicily pg. 231, 16.

Interesting fact

The Hemilitron coin from Tauromenion (Sicily) has an interesting fact: it features the image of a dolphin on its reverse side, which symbolizes the city's strong maritime culture and its reliance on the sea for trade and commerce.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (339 BC - 336 BC)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Hemilitron (339 BC - 336 BC) coin.