Dekadrachm - Hieron II

€386,072.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year220 BC - 217 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDecadrachm (50)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionGold
Weight4.28 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG Stockholm 1#605
Obverse descriptionHead of Persephone to left, wearing wreath of grain ears, pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind, wreath.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionNike driving biga left, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left; A below horses, IEPΩΝΟΣ in exergue.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringIEPΩΝΟΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (220 BC - 217 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4334795440
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