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Drachm - Hiero I

Features

Issuer Syracuse (Sicily)
Tyrant Hiero I (478 BC - 466 BC)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 475 BC - 470 BC
Value Drachm (5)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 4.25 g
Diameter 15 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
407732
References SNG ANS 5# 94-95
Denyse Bérend; 1988. Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: The Collection of the American Numismatic Society / Part 5. Sicily 3 (Syracuse-Siceliotes). American Numismatic Society, New York City, New York, United States.
, Boehringer# 281
Erich Böhringer; 1929. Die Münzen von Syrakus. Walter de Gruyter, Berlin, Germany / Leipzig, Saxony, Germany.

Obverse

Horseman riding right.

Reverse

Diademed head of Arethusa right.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΣVRΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ

Mint

Syracuse, Italy

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Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Drachm - Hiero I
CNG
Auction 87
Lot 222
Internet Archive
18 May 2011 VF USD 1000.00
(+ buyer's premium)
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