Hemilitron - Hieron II

€364,452.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year275 BC - 265 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemilitron (1/2)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionBronze
Weight5.5 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CNS#191, BMC Greek#620, HGC 2#1469
Obverse descriptionHead of Persephone left, wreathed with corn, wearing earring and necklace, poppy head behind head.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ
(Translation: Syracuse)
Reverse descriptionBull butting to left on groundline; in exergue, ΙΕ; above bull, club to left over Δ.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΔ ΙΕ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (275 BC - 265 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5894894820
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