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Stater - Pyrrhos of Epeiros 278 BC - 276 BC
| Gold | 8.54 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| King | Pyrrhus of Epirus (278 BC - 276 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 278 BC - 276 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (100) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.54 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#272952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike flying left, wearing long chiton, trophy cradled in left arm, oak wreath in right; bucranium at feet to left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΥΡΡΟΥ
Comment
BMC Thessaly (Epirus), 1, pl. XX, 7.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Stater - Pyrrhos of Epeiros (278 BC - 276 BC) from Syracuse (Sicily) made of Gold weighing 8.54 g is that it features the image of a charioteer driving a quadriga, which was a symbol of power and victory in ancient Greek culture.
