Sicily, Syracuse Hemidrachm 344-317 BC
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Description from the seller
Sicily, Hemidrachm, Syracuse
A. : Laureate and bearded head of Zeus Eleutherios facing right ; circular beaded border.
R. : Vertical lightning bolt, an eagle in the field to the right; circular beaded border.
In the 4th century BC, Syracuse was the most powerful city in Sicily, ruled by the tyrant Dionysius the Elder, who fought against Carthage. After his death, the city experienced serious political turmoil under Dionysius the Younger and internal struggles. Towards the end of the century, Timoleon restored order and brought stability and prosperity back to Syracuse.
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Sicily, Hemidrachm, Syracuse
A. : Laureate and bearded head of Zeus Eleutherios facing right ; circular beaded border.
R. : Vertical lightning bolt, an eagle in the field to the right; circular beaded border.
In the 4th century BC, Syracuse was the most powerful city in Sicily, ruled by the tyrant Dionysius the Elder, who fought against Carthage. After his death, the city experienced serious political turmoil under Dionysius the Younger and internal struggles. Towards the end of the century, Timoleon restored order and brought stability and prosperity back to Syracuse.
Sicily, Hemidrachm, Syracuse
A. : Laureate and bearded head of Zeus Eleutherios facing right ; circular beaded border.
R. : Vertical lightning bolt, an eagle in the field to the right; circular beaded border.
In the 4th century BC, Syracuse was the most powerful city in Sicily, ruled by the tyrant Dionysius the Elder, who fought against Carthage. After his death, the city experienced serious political turmoil under Dionysius the Younger and internal struggles. Towards the end of the century, Timoleon restored order and brought stability and prosperity back to Syracuse.
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Sicily, Hemidrachm, Syracuse
A. : Laureate and bearded head of Zeus Eleutherios facing right ; circular beaded border.
R. : Vertical lightning bolt, an eagle in the field to the right; circular beaded border.
In the 4th century BC, Syracuse was the most powerful city in Sicily, ruled by the tyrant Dionysius the Elder, who fought against Carthage. After his death, the city experienced serious political turmoil under Dionysius the Younger and internal struggles. Towards the end of the century, Timoleon restored order and brought stability and prosperity back to Syracuse.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Weight
13.6 g
Culture/region
Sicily, Syracuse
Year/Period and Variation
344-317 BC
Denomination
Hemidrachm
Metal
CU
Condition
Graded by NGC
Certification number
8583834-015
