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Sicile - Syracuse
Hieron II (274-216)
Décadrachme de 60 litrae (c.220-217)
Rarissime et magnifique exemplaire.
Manque à tous les ouvrages, probablement unique.
Exemplaire de la collection Michel Eddé.
4.25g - SNG ANS manque - Gulbenkian manque
Superbe à FDC - NGC CHOICE AU (3/5 et 4/5)
The tyrant Hieron II, who claimed the tyrant Gelon as his ancestor and had married the daughter of a Syracusan aristocrat, was named king after winning an important battle in 275 BC against the Mamertines. He then ruled for 55 years and was held in high regard.
Estimation: CHF 32.000
Hieron II (274-216)
Décadrachme de 60 litrae (c.220-217)
Rarissime et magnifique exemplaire.
Manque à tous les ouvrages, probablement unique.
Exemplaire de la collection Michel Eddé.
4.25g - SNG ANS manque - Gulbenkian manque
Superbe à FDC - NGC CHOICE AU (3/5 et 4/5)
The tyrant Hieron II, who claimed the tyrant Gelon as his ancestor and had married the daughter of a Syracusan aristocrat, was named king after winning an important battle in 275 BC against the Mamertines. He then ruled for 55 years and was held in high regard.
Estimation: CHF 32.000