Syracuse, Deinomenid Tyranny; AR Obol; head of Arethusa/wheel
Description:
Sicily, Syracuse, Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 BC. AR Obol, struck under Gelon or Hieron I, circa 480/78-475 BC. Diademed head of Arethusa right / Wheel with four-spokes around central hub.
Diameter:
AR8 mm
Weight:
0,57 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
cf. Boehringer 362-70; cf. SNG ANS 116-8
Commentary:
dark grey patina, well centered
History:
Deinomenid Tyranny denotes the consecutive tyranny of three brothers (Gelo, Hieron and Thrasybulus - sons of Deinomenes) in Syracuse.
Article Number:
035-02-07-41652