Hieron II, Stater

Artist/Culture Greek

Artist/Culture Sicily (Italy)

Artist/Culture Syrakuse

Date274–216 BCE

Mediumsilver

Dimensions106.5 gm (3.8 oz)

ClassificationsMetalwork

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Terms

coin
silver

Object number1912.146

Descriptionobv. Head of Poseidon to l.; wearing diadem

rev. ornamental trident head with scroll decoration between prongs; [I]ERONO[S] LY to r. below
ProvenanceFormerly in collection of Dr. G.M. Olcott, N.Y. (1911); Olcott List #45; Plan #C-7

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