Oktobol - Pyrrhus

€399,511.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year278 BC - 276 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value8 Obols (20⁄3)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight5.33 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HGC 3.1#264, SNG Lewis 1#604-605
Obverse descriptionHead of Persephone left, wearing grain ear wreath; poppy to right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionAthena Promachos advancing left, shield decorated with aegis on left arm, preparing to cast thunderbolt held aloft in right hand; no control marks.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠYPPOY
Edge
Mint
MintageND (278 BC - 276 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4340390960
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