Hemilitron - Timoleon (344 BC - 317 BC) front Hemilitron - Timoleon (344 BC - 317 BC) back
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Hemilitron - Timoleon 344 BC - 317 BC

 
Bronze 5.66 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Syracuse (Sicily)
Period
Third Democracy (337 BC - 317 BC)
Tyrant
Timoleon (345 BC - 337 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
344 BC - 317 BC
Value
Hemilitron (½)
Currency
Litra
Composition
Bronze
Weight
5.66 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#396667
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Triskeles to left.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΣΥΡ-[ΑΚ]-Κ[ΟΣ]-ΙΩΝ

Interesting fact

The Hemilitron - Timoleon coin features a unique design, with the head of the nymph Arethusa on one side and a youthful male figure, believed to be Timoleon, on the other. The coin's design was created by the artist Eucleides, who was known for his skill in capturing the beauty and detail of human forms in his work. The coin's design has been praised for its aesthetic appeal and historical significance, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (344 BC - 317 BC)  - - - - - -

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