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Trionkion 420 BC - 405 BC
| Bronze | 3.49 g | 15.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kamarina (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 420 BC - 405 BC |
| Value | Trionkion (¼) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#135745 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Owl standing facing left, wings raised and grasping a lizard. Three dots (mark of value) in exergue.
Interesting fact
The Trionkion coin from Kamarina (Sicily) is interesting because it features a unique design, with a helmeted head of Athena on one side and a horseman on the other. This coin was used in everyday transactions and represents an early form of currency used by the ancient Greeks.
