Litra

Features

Issuer Gela (Sicily)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 465 BC - 450 BC
Value 1 Litra
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 0.65 g
Diameter 12.0 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
127485
References HGC 2# 373
Oliver D. Hoover; 2012. The Handbook of Greek Coinage Series / Volume 2. Handbook of Coins of Sicily (Including Lipara) : Civic, Royal, Siculo-Punic, and Romano-Sicilian Issues : Sixth to First Centuries BC. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania - London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Horse advancing towards right. Wreath above it and beaded ring around all.

Reverse

Forepart of man-headed bull facing right. Inscription above it.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΓΕΛΑΣ

Mint

Gela, Sicily, Italy

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (465 BC - 450 BC) 

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