CVC & Collectables presents a well-attributed bronze from Syracuse struck under Hieron II, featuring Persephone on the obverse and a dynamic bull reverse—an enduring Sicilian type from the Hellenistic period.
Coin Highlights
- Maker: Syracuse, Sicily
- Date: c. 275–215 BC
- Catalog: Calciati 191 (Syracuse)
- Metal: AE (Bronze)
- Grade: NGC Very Fine (holder notes: light scratches)
- Diameter/Edge: AE20 (edge not stated)
- Obverse: Head of Persephone left; poppy head behind
- Reverse: Bull butting left
- Type: Greek bronze civic under Hieron II
Emperor History
- Ruler: Hieron II of Syracuse
- Reign: c. 275–215 BC
- Accession: Rose to power after military success; later recognized as king
- Key Events: Maintained Syracuse’s independence through diplomacy; allied with Rome during the First Punic War
- Coinage & Propaganda: Emphasized local deities and prosperity rather than royal portraiture
- Legacy: One of the longest and most stable reigns in Sicilian history
Collectibility
An NGC-certified example with clear types and solid mid-grade detail. Hieron II bronzes are popular for their historical context, recognizable iconography, and accessibility within Greek Sicilian collecting. Find more alike here!
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