Syracuse Dekadrachm - Hieron II, -217 – -215
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Decadrachm
Year
-217 – -215
Ruler
Hieron II
(-275–-215)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.24
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Decadrachm from Syracuse. Issued from -217 to -215. Struck in Gold. Measures 17 mm and weighs 4.24 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Persephone to left, wearing grain ear wreath and pendant earring; behind neck, crescent.
- Reverse
- Charioteer driving biga galloping to left; above, monogram.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (217 BC - 215 BC) | — |
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