Ruler:
Hieron II (270-215 BC)
Ruler:
Gelon (d. 478 BC)
(Struck in the name of)
Mint:
Syracuse
Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.
Circa -274 - Circa -216
Object composed of silver Weight 6.97 g
Inscription present: Head of Gelon, left, wearing diadem; tied behind, the ends to left and right; hair in short curls; behind neck, thunderbolt; border of dots
Inscription present: Biga of horses galloping right, driven by a winged Nike holding reins in both hands; plain exergue line
Accession number: CM.MC.2909-R
Primary reference Number: 230212
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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