Sicily, Syracuse, Hieron II; head of Persephone/bull
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Description
Sicily, Syracuse, Hieron II (275 – 215 BC). Struck 275 – 269 BC. Head of Persephone (Kore) left / Bull butting left, club above Σ, IE in exergue.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE17 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,80 |
| Grade: | VF/gF |
| Attribution: | BAR issue 53; CNS 192; SNG ANS 598 (Agathokles) |
| Commentary: | dark patina with some deposits, sharp obverse |
Historical Context
Hieron became commander of the troops on the departure of Pyrrhos, and after defeating the marouding Mamertines, the greatful citizens made him king.
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