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© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Litra 470 BC - 450 BC
| Silver | 0.7 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 470 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | Litra (⅕) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#389565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diademed female head right.
Interesting fact
The Litra coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Tarentum, located in what is now Calabria, Italy. The coin features an 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 Greece, as dolphins were considered sacred animals and associated with the sea god Poseidon. The image of Athena, on the other hand, symbolized wisdom, strength, and protection. The combination of these two symbols on the Litra coin highlights the importance of both the sea and the goddess Athena in the culture and economy of Tarentum during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (470 BC - 450 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Litra (470 BC - 450 BC) coin.
