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Litra 343 BC - 338 BC
| Copper | 11.28 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Messana (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 343 BC - 338 BC |
| Value | 1 Litra |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.28 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#70937 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bige on the right, on an exergue line, driven by a Nike, brandishing a palm with her right hand, and holding the queens with her left hand.
Under the belly of the horses, the letter T.
Script: Greek
Lettering: T
Edge
Rough
Comment
The bust on the obverse is sometimes thought to be that of Pelorias, a nymph from Cape Peloros near Messina. Interesting fact
The Litra coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Sicily and was equivalent to one day's wage for a skilled worker.
