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Litra - Dionysius I 405 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 0.80 g | 11.5 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Dionysius I the Elder (405 BC - 367 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 405 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | 1 Litra |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.80 g |
| Diameter | 11.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#408183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Octopus.
Comment
Buceti 545; Rizzo pl. XLVII, 14.
Interesting fact
The Litra coin featuring Dionysius I was the first coin to feature a portrait of a living person. It was a bold move by Dionysius I, who was a Greek Sicilian tyrant, to put his image on the coin, as it was seen as a symbol of his power and authority. This coin was issued during his reign from 405 BC to 400 BC and was used as a means of promoting his image and legacy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (405 BC - 400 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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