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© Nomos AG
Litra 405 BC - 402 BC
| Silver | 0.77 g | 12.5 mm |
| Issuer | Katane (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 405 BC - 402 BC |
| Value | 1 Litra |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.77 g |
| Diameter | 12.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#430274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull, with lowered head, butting to right; in exergue, crayfish.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΑΤΑΝΑΙΩΝ
Comment
Boehringer, Kataneische Probleme Li 8; Mirone 92; Rizzo pl. XIV, 24.
Interesting fact
The Litra coin from Katane (Sicily) was used as a form of currency during the ancient Greek city-state's colonization of Sicily. It features the image of a dolphin on one side and the Greek goddess Athena on the other, symbolizing the city's connection to the sea and its cultural heritage.
