Dekadrachm - Hicetas

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IssuerSyracuse (Sicily)
Year279 BC - 278 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDecadrachm (50)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionGold
Weight4.28 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#431 Fitzwilliam, HGC 2#1277 , de Molthein#689
Obverse descriptionHead of Persephone to left, wearing grain wreath, pendant earring and pearl necklace; poppy bud behind, ΘΕ below.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ ΘΕ
Reverse descriptionNike, holding goad in her right hand and reins in her left driving biga galloping to right. Below, Θ, above, earring (sometimes termed a moon or wreath) and in exergue, inscription.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΕΠΙ ΙΚΕΤΑ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (279 BC - 278 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8247556780
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