Litra (450 BC - 440 BC) front Litra (450 BC - 440 BC) back
Litra (450 BC - 440 BC) photo
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Litra 450 BC - 440 BC

 
Silver 0.86 g 13.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Leontini (Sicily)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
450 BC - 440 BC
Value
1 Litra
Currency
Litra
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.86 g
Diameter
13.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#185399
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Apollo, nude, standing left holding phiale in his right hand and branch in his left. To left, altar and to right, barley grain

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 approximately 0.86 grams. Despite its small size, the Litra coin played a significant role in the economy of ancient Sicily and was widely used for trade and commerce.