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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Trias - Agathokles 289 BC - 285 BC
| Bronze | 3.74 g | - |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| King | Agathocles (304 BC - 289 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 289 BC - 285 BC |
| Value | Trias (¼) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.74 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#407793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bull butting left; trident head above, AΓ in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering: AΓ
Comment
BAR issue 36.
Interesting fact
The Trias - Agathokles coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a mythological scene of a nereid (sea nymph) riding a hippocampus (half-horse, half-fish creature). This design was a common motif in ancient Greek art and symbolized the connection between the sea and the city of Syracuse, which was an important port city in ancient Sicily.
