© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Trichalkon - Hieron II 274 BC - 216 BC
| Silver | 0.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| King | Hieron II (275 BC - 215 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 274 BC - 216 BC |
| Value | Trichalkon (5⁄16) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#399251 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ
•XIII
K
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Trichalkon coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Sicilian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the profile of Hieron II, the ruler of Syracuse, while the reverse side features a representation of the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the city's cultural connections to both Greece and Sicily.
