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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetras 241 BC
241 BC year| Bronze | 4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kentoripai (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 241 BC |
| Value | Tetras (⅓) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#156005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Tripod; three pellets in left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΚΕΝΤΟ
ΡΙΠΙΝΩΝ
Translation: "[Coin] of the citizens of
Interesting fact
The Tetras coin from Kentoripai (Sicily) has an interesting feature - it has a distinctive "key-like" shape, which was a common design element in ancient Greek coins. This shape was used to make the coins easier to stack and store, and it also made it harder for people to file down the edges of the coin to make counterfeit copies. This coin's unique shape and design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
