Litra (410 BC - 400 BC) front Litra (410 BC - 400 BC) back
Litra (410 BC - 400 BC) photo
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Litra 410 BC - 400 BC

 
Silver 0.78 g -
Description
Issuer
Syracuse (Sicily)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
410 BC - 400 BC
Value
1 Litra
Currency
Litra
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.78 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#408994
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Octopus.

Comment

Rizzo pl. 43, 17.

Interesting fact

The Litra coin was used as a form of payment for mercenaries and soldiers during the Peloponnesian War, which took place between Athens and Sparta in ancient Greece.