Syracuse Hemilitron - Hieron II, -275 – -265
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hemilitron
Year
-275 – -265
Ruler
Hieron II
(-275–-215)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.5
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hemilitron from Syracuse. Issued from -275 to -265. Struck in Bronze. Measures 19 mm and weighs 5.5 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Persephone left, wreathed with corn, wearing earring and necklace, poppy head behind head. (Syracuse)
- Reverse
- Bull butting to left on groundline; in exergue, ΙΕ; above bull, club to left over Δ.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (275 BC - 265 BC) | — |
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