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© Nomos AG
Litra 400 BC - 300 BC
| Silver | 0.57 g | 11.5 mm |
| Issuer | Thermai Himerensis (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | 1 Litra |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.57 g |
| Diameter | 11.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#235990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Herakles, seated left on a rock draped with a lion's skin, with a club in his right hand and his left resting on the rock; behind to right, bow
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Litra coin from Thermai Himerensis (Sicily) is that it features a unique combination of Greek and indigenous Sicilian elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a Greek-style head of the goddess Athena, while the reverse side shows a Sicilian-style image of a crab, which was a symbol of the city of Thermai Himerensis. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich cultural diversity of Sicily during the ancient Greek period.
