Syracuse Dekadrachm - Hieron II, -220 – -217
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Decadrachm
Year
-220 – -217
Ruler
Hieron II
(-275–-215)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.28
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Decadrachm from Syracuse. Issued from -220 to -217. Struck in Gold. Measures 16 mm and weighs 4.28 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Persephone left with long flowing hair, head wreathed in grain ears; torch behind.
- Reverse
- Charioteer driving biga left, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left; Π below horses, ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (220 BC - 217 BC) | — |
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