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Drachm of Syracuse with head of Persephone, struck under Hiketas
Greek
Hellenistic Period
287–278 B.C.
Mint: Sicily, Syracuse
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter (including setting): 23.5 mm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Edward Jackson Holmes Collection—Bequest of Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes
Accession Number65.619
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Head of Persephone left, wearing corn wreath, necklace and earring.
At right, cornucopia.
Inscription in Greek at left.
Reverse: Biga driven by winged Nike right.
Above, star.
Inscription in Greek at right, below, and in exergue.
Modern setting as a pin.
At right, cornucopia.
Inscription in Greek at left.
Reverse: Biga driven by winged Nike right.
Above, star.
Inscription in Greek at right, below, and in exergue.
Modern setting as a pin.
Provenance1965: Bequest of Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes to MFA; accessioned by MFA, June 9, 1965