Dekadrachm - Hieron II

€407,870.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year275 BC - 215 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDecadrachm (50)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionGold
Weight4.29 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#863, Hunterian#224, HGC 2#1538
Obverse descriptionHead of Persephone left, wearing wreath of grain ears and necklace; grain ear to right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionCharioteer, wearing long chiton, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in left, driving fast biga right; IEPΩNOΣ in exergue.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringIEPΩNOΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (275 BC - 215 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4687002000
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