Sicily, Syracuse, Timoleon and Third Democracy; head of Apollo/Pegasos
Description:
Sicily, Syracuse, 344 - 317 BC. Time of Timoleon and Third Democracy; 336-317 BC (after Timoleon). AE Hemilitron. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN; laureate head of Apollo left, keraunos behind / Pegasos flying left.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
4,4 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
Calciati 87
Commentary:
mottled brown green patina, glossy surfaces
History:
The coin was struck in turbulent times of democracy installed by Timoleon, where the struggle among the city's parties restarted after his death ended with the rise of another tyrant, Agathokles.
Article Number:
005-04-06-41652