Hemidrachm

€1.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year344 BC - 317 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemidrachm (5⁄2)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionBronze
Weight14.81 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#488, SNG Copenhagen#727, CNS#72, SNG Morcom#723
Obverse descriptionLaureate head of Zeus right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringZΕΥΣ ΕΛ – ΕΥ – ΘΕΡΙΟΣ
Reverse descriptionThunderbolt upright; to right, eagle.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣΥ – ΡΑΚO – ΣΙΩΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (344 BC - 317 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9809950880
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