© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Dekadrachm - Hieron II 275 BC - 215 BC
| Gold | 4.26 g | - |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| King | Hieron II (275 BC - 215 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275 BC - 215 BC |
| Value | Decadrachm (50) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.26 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#389575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prancing biga driven right by charioteer holding reins; in exergue, [Ι]ΕΡΩΝΟΣ.
Script: Greek
Lettering: IEPΩΝΟΣ
Comment
Carroccio 57.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dekadrachm - Hieron II (275 BC - 215 BC) from Syracuse (Sicily) is that it features a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a quadriga (a chariot pulled by four horses) on the other, which was a common design element in ancient Greek coinage.
