Coin of Hieron II, Tyrant of Syracuse
CoinsGreek3rd century BCE

Coin of Hieron II, Tyrant of Syracuse

274 BCE-216 BCE

Artists

Hieron IICoin Constituent

Description

Obv.: Head of Poseidon l. Rev.: IERWNOS Trident; on either side, dolphin.

Classification
Coins
Technique
Struck
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Greek
Period
Hellenistic period
Century
3rd century BCE
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

7.55 g

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