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Tetradrachm 455 BC - 440 BC
| Silver | 17.23 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Himera (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 455 BC - 440 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.23 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#418518 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Himera, wearing long chiton, standing facing, head left, holding in right hand a patera over lit altar to left, left hand extended; to right, satyr bathing in fountain with lion-headed spout.
Comment
Arnold-Biucchi, Monetazione, Group I, 12; Ward 163; Consul Weber 598.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Himera features a unique combination of Greek and indigenous Sicilian elements on its design. On one side, it depicts the Greek goddess Athena, while on the other side, it shows a native Sicilian creature known as the "Sicilian Nymph". This blending of cultures reflects the rich history of Sicily, which was colonized by the Greeks in the 8th century BC and later became a melting pot of various cultures.
