Syracuse Dekadrachm - Hieron II, 278
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Decadrachm
Year
278
Ruler
Hieron II
(-275–-215)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.27
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Decadrachm from Syracuse. Issued in 278. Struck in Gold. Measures 15 mm and weighs 4.27 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Persephone to left, wearing wreath of grain leaves, pendant earring and pearl necklace. Behind neck, Β
- Reverse
- Nike driving galloping biga to right, holding goad in her right hand and the reins in her left. Above, star and on the near horse, above the foreleg, countermark of a Punic letter
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-278) | — | € 12000,00 |
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