1995.45.81: Coin of Hieron II, Syracuse
Coins
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1995.45.81
- People
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Hieron II, Greek (r. 274-216 BCE)
- Title
- Coin of Hieron II, Syracuse
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 274 BCE-216 BCE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Syracuse (Sicily)
- Period
- Hellenistic period
- Culture
- Greek
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/178680
Physical Descriptions
- Metal
- AE
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 16.93 g
- Die Axis
- 10
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
- Accession Year
- 1995
- Object Number
- 1995.45.81
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
- Obverse: Diademed head of Hieron II l.; reverse: Horseman galloping r. wearing helmet, cuirass and chlamys and holding spear in r. hand; in exergue IEPWNOS; in field r., S (sigm).
Verification Level
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