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Dekadrachm - Hieron II
| Issuer | Syracuse |
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| Year | 217 BC - 215 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Reverse description | A charioteer, depicted in dynamic profile and clad in a billowing chiton, drives a biga of two galloping horses vigorously to the left; the horses are shown in full stride with forelegs raised, conveying great energy and movement. A monogram appears in the upper field above the chariot group. The legend ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ (genitive of Hieron) is inscribed in the exergue below, identifying the issuing authority as King Hieron II of Syracuse. The composition reflects the prestigious quadriga and biga traditions of classical Syracusan coin design. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
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| Mint | Syracuse |
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