Hemistater - Pyrrhus of Epirus

€386,071.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year278 BC - 276 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGold Hemistater (50)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionGold
Weight4.23 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Jameson#1125, BMC Greek#2, pl. XX#, 8#
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Artemis to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace, and with her quiver behind her shoulder; before, torch.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionNike advancing left, holding oak wreath in her right hand and trophy in her left; to lower left, thunderbolt.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣΙΛEΩΣ - ΠYPPOY
Edge
Mint
MintageND (278 BC - 276 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7826124190
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