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Litra 344 BC - 338 BC
| Bronze | 32.46 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Alaisa Archonidea (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 344 BC - 338 BC |
| Value | 1 Litra |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 32.46 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#386027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Torch between two stalks of grain.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣYMMAXIKON
Comment
Timoleontic Symmachy coinage.Interesting fact
The Litra coin from Alaisa Archonidea (Sicily) was used as a form of currency during the 4th century BC, and its design features a stylized head of the Greek goddess Athena on one side, and an image of a dolphin on the other. The use of a dolphin as a symbol on the coin may have been chosen because dolphins were considered sacred animals in ancient Greece, and were associated with the sea and trade. The coin's design and symbolism reflect the cultural and economic ties between the city of Alaisa and the wider Greek world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (344 BC - 338 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Litra (344 BC - 338 BC) coin.
