Sicily, Syracuse. Hieron II (275-215 BC). Litra

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Carmen Vera Gutiérrez
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Sicily, Syracuse AE Litra of Hieron II (275–215 BC), about 20 mm and 8.09 g, good VF with a green patina, certificate of authenticity included.

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*This coin comes with the certificate of authenticity*

Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron II (275-215 BC). AE Litra, c. 240-215 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Poseidon left. Rev. Ornamented trident head flanked by two dolphins; across fields, IEP - ΩNOΣ. HGC 2 1550. AE. 8.09 g. 20 mm. Choice example, with nice green patina. Good VF.

The lot could be subject to additional costs such as customs clearance and the costs of import duties. Please note that these costs fall to the buyer.

Seller's Story

Ancient coins dealer, I have fallen in love with antiquity ever since I started selling years ago. You will always find a good mix of affordable and high-value items in my auctions, with a particular soft spot for Byzantine coins (sometimes from my own collection).
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*This coin comes with the certificate of authenticity*

Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron II (275-215 BC). AE Litra, c. 240-215 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Poseidon left. Rev. Ornamented trident head flanked by two dolphins; across fields, IEP - ΩNOΣ. HGC 2 1550. AE. 8.09 g. 20 mm. Choice example, with nice green patina. Good VF.

The lot could be subject to additional costs such as customs clearance and the costs of import duties. Please note that these costs fall to the buyer.

Seller's Story

Ancient coins dealer, I have fallen in love with antiquity ever since I started selling years ago. You will always find a good mix of affordable and high-value items in my auctions, with a particular soft spot for Byzantine coins (sometimes from my own collection).
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Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Sicily, Syracuse
Ruler
Hieron II (275-215 BC)
Denomination
Litra
Metal
Æ
Condition
Good VF
PolandVerified
1484
Objects sold
98.89%
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