Hemilitron - Hieron II

€407,814.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year275 BC - 265 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemilitron (1/2)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionBronze
Weight6.88 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CNS#191, HGC 2#1469
Obverse descriptionHead of Persephone left, wearing wreath of grain ears; poppy head behind.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ
(Translation: Syracuse)
Reverse descriptionBull charging left; club and M above, IE in exergue.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringM ΙΕ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (275 BC - 265 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4353928370
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