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Dekadrachm - Hicetas II 278 BC
278 BC year| Gold | 4.25 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Hicetas (Ικέτας) (289 BC - 280 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 278 BC |
| Value | Decadrachm (50) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.25 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike, holding goad in her right hand and reins in her left driving biga galloping to right. Below, Θ, above, earring and in exergue, inscription
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΕΠΙ ΙΚΕΤΑ
Θ
Comment
Bucetti 897; Buttrey 5-R.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dekadrachm - Hicetas II (278 BC) coin from Syracuse (Sicily) is that it features a unique combination of both Greek and Sicilian elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the head of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a quadriga (a four-horse chariot) driven by the mythical creature, the Hippocampus, which is a half-horse, half-fish creature commonly associated with the sea. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history and cultural exchange that occurred in Sicily during the Hellenistic period.
