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Four Litrae of Hieron II,Tyrant of Syracuse

Four Litrae of Hieron II,Tyrant of Syracuse

r. 274-216 BCE

Issued by Hieron II

Greek

Obv.: Diademed head of Gelon II, the son and co-regent of Hieron II, l. Border of dots. Rev.: SYRAKOSIOI GELWNOS Eagle standing on thunderbolt r.; to l., BA; to r., K. Linear border.

Silver

Hellenistic period, Middle

Coins