Syracuse Dekadrachm - Hiketas II, -287 – -278
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Decadrachm
Year
-287 – -278
Ruler
Hicetas (Ικέτας)
(-289–-280)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Decadrachm from Syracuse. Issued from -287 to -278. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 4.3 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Persephone to left, wearing wreath of grain, pendant earring an pearl necklace. Behind neck, cornucopiae
- Reverse
- Nike, holding goad in her right hand and reins in her left, driving biga rushing to right. Above, thunderbolt and below, ear of grain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (287 BC - 278 BC) | — |
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