Litra (420 BC - 400 BC) front Litra (420 BC - 400 BC) back
Litra (420 BC - 400 BC) photo
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Litra 420 BC - 400 BC

 
Silver 0.73 g -
Description
Issuer
Abakainon (Sicily)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
420 BC - 400 BC
Value
1 Litra
Currency
Litra
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.73 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#185019
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Boar standing to right

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΙΝΙΝΟΝ

Comment

Bertino pl 12, 4.

Interesting fact

The Litra coin from Abakainon (Sicily) was used as a form of currency during the ancient Greek colonization of Sicily, and its design features the image of a dolphin, which was a symbol of the sea and trade in ancient Greek culture.