Roma Numismatics Ltd
Auction XVII 28 Mar 2019
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Sicily, Syracuse AV Dekadrachm. Time of Hieron II, circa 220-217 BC. Head of Persephone left with long flowing hair, head wreathed in grain ears; [torch behind] / Charioteer driving biga left, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left; Π below horses, IEPΩNOΣ in exergue. Carroccio 39 (D24/R34); SNG Lloyd 1539; Jameson 875 (same dies). 4.28g, 16mm, 4h.
Mint State. Rare.
From a private European collection, outside of Italy prior to December 1992.
Carroccio's redating of this series places it just prior to the outbreak of hostilities with the Carthaginians in the Second Punic War. He believes, therefore, that the issue was most likely struck to finance the imminent military conflict.
Mint State. Rare.
From a private European collection, outside of Italy prior to December 1992.
Carroccio's redating of this series places it just prior to the outbreak of hostilities with the Carthaginians in the Second Punic War. He believes, therefore, that the issue was most likely struck to finance the imminent military conflict.