Dekadrachm - Hieron II

€408,957.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year217 BC - 214 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDecadrachm (50)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionGold
Weight4.26 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#520
Obverse descriptionHead of Kore-Persephone left, wearing barley wreath; behind, pendant.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFast biga driven left by Nike holding kentron and reins; below, E and in exergue, ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringE ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (217 BC - 214 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2865497470
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