Syracuse Dekadrachm - Hicetas II, 278
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Decadrachm
Year
278
Ruler
Hicetas (Ικέτας)
(-289–-280)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.25
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Decadrachm from Syracuse. Issued in 278. Struck in Gold. Measures 16 mm and weighs 4.25 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Persephone to left, wearing wreath of grain leaves, pendant earring and pearl necklace. Behind neck, bee
- Reverse
- Nike, holding goad in her right hand and reins in her left driving biga galloping to right. Below, Θ, above, earring and in exergue, inscription
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-278) | — |
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