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Æ Tetralitron - Hieron II 217 BC - 215 BC
| Bronze | 37.85 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| King | Hieron II (275 BC - 215 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217 BC - 215 BC |
| Value | 4 Litrai |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 37.85 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#197012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nike driving galloping biga to right; NY monogram below.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ
Comment
Virzi 1838; Puglisi 341.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Æ Tetralitron - Hieron II (217 BC - 215 BC) from Syracuse (Sicily) made of Bronze weighing 37.85 g is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the profile of Hieron II, the ruler of Syracuse, while the reverse side depicts a quadriga, a chariot pulled by four horses, which was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of Sicily during this time period, where Greek and Roman cultures coexisted and interacted in complex ways.
