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Hemilitron 412 BC - 408 BC
| Bronze | 5.29 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | Lipara (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 412 BC - 408 BC |
| Value | Hemilitron (½) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.29 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#169034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Dolphin left with waves below and all within a beaded ring
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΛΙΠΑΡΙ
ΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Hemilitron coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Lipara, located off the coast of Sicily, during the 5th century BC. Despite its small weight of 5.29 grams, it was valued at a relatively high amount, with 10 Hemilitra equal to 1 drachma, which was a significant amount of money at the time. This suggests that the coin was used as a means of exchange for everyday transactions, and its value was likely tied to the value of other goods and services in the local economy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (412 BC - 408 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Hemilitron (412 BC - 408 BC) coin.
