Trias 440 BC - 430 BC
| Bronze | 15.33 g | - |
| Issuer | Akragas (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 440 BC - 430 BC |
| Value | Trias (¼) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.33 g |
| Size | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Other |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#275424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crab
Lettering: Four pellets (mark of value) on base
Comment
Cast Trias (1/3 Litra) or Tetronkion. Akragas was a leading city of Magna Graecia (the Greek parts of coastal Italy)Interesting fact
The Trias coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a triangular shape formed by three human figures, with each figure facing outward and their heads meeting at the center. This design is believed to represent the concept of "trias" or "three in one," which was a common motif in ancient Greek art and symbolized the unity and harmony of the three citizens who jointly ruled Akragas.
