Dekadrachm - Hicetas II

€407,576.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year279 BC - 278 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDecadrachm (50)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionGold
Weight4.27 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#776, Jameson#871, Hirsch#677-678, HGC 2#1277, BMC Greek#432, De Luynes#1340
Obverse descriptionHead of Persephone left, wearing wreath of grain ears, single-pendant earring, and necklace; ΣYPAKOΣIΩN to left, torch to right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΣYPAKOΣIΩN
Reverse descriptionNike driving biga right; moon above, Θ below.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΕΠΙ ΙΚΕΤΑ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (279 BC - 278 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6029521710
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