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8 litra-piece of Syracuse with head of Gelon II
Greek
Hellenistic Period
216–215 B.C.
Mint: Sicily, Syracuse
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 20 mm. Weight: 6.70 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.200
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CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0481.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Gelon l to left, diademed.
Border of dots.
Reverse: Biga right driven by winged Nike, wearing long chiton and holding reins in both hands; horses walking.
Inscriptions in Greek above, at right, and below.
Border of dots.
Reverse: Biga right driven by winged Nike, wearing long chiton and holding reins in both hands; horses walking.
Inscriptions in Greek above, at right, and below.