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Sixteen Litrae of Hieron II,Tyrant of Syracuse

Sixteen Litrae of Hieron II,Tyrant of Syracuse

r. 274-216 BCE

Hieron II

Greek

Obv.: Veiled head of Philistis, wife of Hieron II, l.; to r., star. Border of dots. Rev.: BASILISSAS PHILISTIDOS Quadriga r., driven by Nike; below, barley stalk; above, crescent; to r., KIS.

Silver

Hellenistic period

Coins