Syracuse Oktobol, -270 – -215
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Obols
Year
-270 – -215
Ruler
Hieron II
(-275–-215)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.66
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Obols from Syracuse. Issued from -270 to -215. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 5.66 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Athena left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet, decorated with a coiled serpent; filleted thyrsos behind.
- Reverse
- Pegasus flying to left.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (270 BC - 215 BC) | — |
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