© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Hemistater - Pyrrhus of Epirus 278 BC - 276 BC
| Gold | 4.23 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| King | Pyrrhus of Epirus (278 BC - 276 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 278 BC - 276 BC |
| Value | Gold Hemistater (50) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.23 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#386071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike advancing left, holding oak wreath in her right hand and trophy in her left; to lower left, thunderbolt.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣΙΛEΩΣ - ΠYPPOY
Comment
BMC 2 and pl. XX, 8.
Interesting fact
The Hemistater coin featuring Pyrrhus of Epirus is considered one of the rarest and most valuable ancient Greek coins in existence. It's believed that only about 20 of these coins have survived to this day, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
