Syracuse Dekadrachm - Hieron II, -217 – -214
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Decadrachm
Year
-217 – -214
Ruler
Hieron II
(-275–-215)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Decadrachm from Syracuse. Issued from -217 to -214. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 4.26 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Persephone to left, wearing barley wreath; behind, hippocamp.
- Reverse
- Fast biga driven left by charioteer holding kentron and reins; below, monogram and, in exergue, ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (217 BC - 214 BC) | — |
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