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