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Hemilitron 420 BC - 405 BC
| Bronze | 4.20 g | 19.0 mm |
| Issuer | Agyrion (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 420 BC - 405 BC |
| Value | Hemilitron (½) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.20 g |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#152887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Forepart of Acheloös Palagkaios as man-headed bull right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΑΛΑΙΓΚΑΙΟΣ
Comment
Calciati III pg. 122, 6; Virzi 725; BMC Sicily pg. 25, 3.
Interesting fact
The Hemilitron coin was used in ancient Sicily and had a unique design that featured a horseman on one side and a helmeted head on the other. This coin was significant because it was used during a time of great cultural and political change in the region, and its design reflects the influences of both Greek and indigenous Sicilian cultures.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (420 BC - 405 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Hemilitron (420 BC - 405 BC) coin.
