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32 litra-piece of Syracuse with head of Hieron II
Greek
Hellenistic Period
about 265–215 B.C.
Mint: Sicily, Syracuse
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 35 mm. Weight: 20.36 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number47.129
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 2330.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Hieron II, diademed, left.
Reverse: Quadriga of horses galloping right, driven by winged Nike, draped from waist holding reins in both hands; above, star of 8 rays.
Below horses: K.
Inscriptions above and in exergue.
Above: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ
In exergue: ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ
Reverse: Quadriga of horses galloping right, driven by winged Nike, draped from waist holding reins in both hands; above, star of 8 rays.
Below horses: K.
Inscriptions above and in exergue.
Above: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ
In exergue: ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ
Inscriptions
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Baron Pennisi di Floristella Collection, Acireale, Sicily; by date unknown: with Jacob Hirsch, Suite 1209, 30 West 54th Street, New York; February 13, 1947: purchased by MFA from Jacob Hirsch for $ 1,300.00