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Dekadrachm - Hieron II 278 BC
278 BC year| Gold | 4.27 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| King | Hieron II (275 BC - 215 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 278 BC |
| Value | Decadrachm (50) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.27 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike driving galloping biga to right, holding goad in her right hand and the reins in her left. Above, star and on the near horse, above the foreleg, countermark of a Punic letter
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dekadrachm - Hieron II (278 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.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-278) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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