Summary
A copper coin issued by the city of Syracuse, Sicily, 275-215 BC
Mint: Syracuse
Reference: BMC Sicily p.218 No.598
Die axis: 09
Obverse Description
Head of Posidon facing left
Reverse Description
Ornamented trident-head, around two dolphins, below (worn) in Greek, {IERONOS}
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Hieron was a supporter of Pyrrhus but from 275 BC an independent commander of the Syracusan army. He won a number of victories and was proclaimed king; claiming descent from Gelon and Heiron I he became Hieron II.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Jean Hall, 16 Jul 1984
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Date Issued
275-215 BC
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Issued By
King Hieron II, Syracuse, Sicily, Ancient Greek States, 275-215 BC
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Previous Collection
Mrs Jean Hall, Victoria, Australia, pre 16 Jul 1984
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
09
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
21 mm (Outside Diameter), 7.475 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
BMC Sicily p.218 No.598 Sear 1223
[Book] Poole, Reginald S. 1876. A Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum, Sicily., 218 Pages
[Book] Sear, David R. 1978. Greek Coins and Their Values, Europe. I., 126 Pages
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