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Hemilitron 420 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 0.32 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Abakainon (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 420 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Hemilitron (½) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.32 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#418985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Boar standing right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΒΑ
Comment
Bertino 18.
Interesting fact
The Hemilitron coin from Abakainon (Sicily) is interesting because it features a unique blend of Greek and indigenous Sicilian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a depiction of a native Sicilian deity, demonstrating the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the period of Greek colonization in Sicily.
