© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Litra 420 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 0.74 g | 13.0 mm |
| Issuer | Abakainon (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 420 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | 1 Litra |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.74 g |
| Diameter | 13.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Boar standing to left with head raised and below, olive leaf
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΙ ΝΟΝ
Comment
Bertolami 87, 24.Interesting fact
The Litra coin from Abakainon (Sicily) was used as a form of currency during the ancient Greek colonization of Sicily. It features the image of a dolphin on one side and the Greek goddess Athena on the other. The use of dolphins on coins was a common motif in ancient Greek currency, as they were associated with the sea and the god Poseidon. The fact that this coin was made of silver and weighed 0.74 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used form of currency in its time.
