Dekadrachm - Hiketas II

€185,022.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year287 BC - 278 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDecadrachm (50)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionGold
Weight4.30 g
Dimensions15.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#781, HGC 2#1277, De Luynes#1342
Obverse descriptionHead of Persephone to left, wearing wreath of grain, pendant earring an pearl necklace. Behind neck, cornucopiae
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ
Reverse descriptionNike, holding goad in her right hand and reins in her left, driving biga rushing to right. Above, thunderbolt and below, ear of grain
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΕΠΙ ΙΚΕΤΑ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (287 BC - 278 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9650426200
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