Litra (470 BC - 450 BC) front Litra (470 BC - 450 BC) back
Litra (470 BC - 450 BC) photo
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Litra 470 BC - 450 BC

 
Silver 0.67 g 10 mm
Description
Issuer
Himera (Sicily)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
470 BC - 450 BC
Value
1 Litra
Currency
Litra
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.67 g
Diameter
10 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#396628
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Attic helmet to right, adorned with a tendril on the bowl.

Interesting fact

The Litra coin from Himera (Sicily) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has a unique history. Did you know that the coin was originally worth 1/6 of an ancient Greek drachma, which was the standard unit of currency at the time? This coin was also used to pay soldiers and was a symbol of power and wealth in ancient Greece.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (470 BC - 450 BC)  - - - - - -

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