Hemilitron

Issuer Akragas
Year 400 BC - 380 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Hemilitron (1/2)
Currency Litra
Composition Bronze
Weight 18.22 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HGC 2#139, SNG ANS 3#1097-1101, SNG Lloyd#846, AMB Basel#269, CNS#89, SNG Copenhagen#93, SNG Morcom#534
Obverse description Horned head of Akragas facing left, wearing tainia; text at left; dotted border surrounding all.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΚΡΑΓΑΣ
(Translation: Akragas)
Reverse description Eagle looking right atop Ionic capital at centre; crab at left; six dots at upper right.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (400 BC - 380 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 5896192260
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