© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Litra - Pyrrhus of Epirus 278 BC - 276 BC
| Bronze | 13.84 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| King | Pyrrhus of Epirus (278 BC - 276 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 278 BC - 276 BC |
| Value | 1 Litra |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.84 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#433165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged thunderbolt.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΠΥΡΡΟΥ
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of Pyrrhus of Epirus, a Greek king who was known for his military campaigns against Rome in the 3rd century BC. Despite his military successes, Pyrrhus's reign was marked by controversy and violence, and he was eventually killed in a street fight in Argos, Greece. The coin's design may have been intended to promote Pyrrhus's image as a powerful and influential leader, but it also serves as a reminder of the transience and fragility of human life.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (278 BC - 276 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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