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Litra 445 BC - 439 BC
| Silver | 0.75 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Messana (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 445 BC - 439 BC |
| Value | 1 Litra |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#393283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
MEΣ within olive wreath with ties to left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΜΕΣ
Interesting fact
The Litra coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Sicily and was equivalent to one-third of a Greek drachma. It was made of silver and weighed 0.75 grams, as . The coin features an image of a dolphin on one side and a helmeted head of the goddess Athena on the other. The dolphin was a symbol of the sea and represented the city's connection to the Mediterranean, while Athena was the patron goddess of the city of Messana. The coin's design was meant to showcase the city's wealth and power, as well as its cultural and economic ties to other cities in the region.
