Syracuse, Deinomenid Tyranny; AR Obol; head of Arethusa/wheel
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Description
Sicily, Syracuse, Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 BC. AR Obol, struck under Gelon or Hieron I, circa 480/78-475 BC. Diademed head of Arethusa right / Wheel with four-spokes around central hub.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AR8 |
| Weight [g]: | 0,57 |
| Grade: | gF/gF |
| Attribution: | cf. Boehringer 362-70; cf. SNG ANS 116-8 |
| Commentary: | dark grey patina, well centered |
Historical Context
Deinomenid Tyranny denotes the consecutive tyranny of three brOTHERS (Gelo, Hieron and Thrasybulus - sons of Deinomenes) in Syracuse.
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