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Onkia - Timoleon 344 BC - 338 BC
| Bronze | 4.83 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Timoleon (345 BC - 337 BC) |
| Period | Third Democracy (337 BC - 317 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 344 BC - 338 BC |
| Value | Onkia (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.83 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#407740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Thunderbolt.
Script: Greek
Comment
Timoleontic Symmachy coinage.
Interesting fact
The Onkia - Timoleon coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a man riding a dolphin. This design is believed to represent the mythical figure of Arion, who was said to have been saved by a dolphin after he was thrown overboard during a storm. The inclusion of this design on the coin may have been a nod to the rich cultural heritage of Syracuse, where the coin was minted.
