CVC & Collectables presents this ancient bronze AE23 struck at Syracuse, Sicily, following the Roman conquest of the city in 212 BC. Certified NGC Very Good (VG), this historic issue combines Greek artistic traditions with Roman authority, featuring Zeus on the obverse and the winged goddess Nike driving a victorious chariot on the reverse.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Syracuse, Sicily under Roman Rule
- Date: After 212 BC
- Denomination: AE23
- Composition: Bronze
- Weight: 10.55 grams
- Diameter: 23 mm
- Grade: NGC Very Good (VG)
- References: CNS II 227; SNG ANS 1066; HGC 2, 1474
- Mint: Syracuse, Sicily
Obverse:
- Laureate head of Zeus facing right.
- Classical Greek-style portrait reflecting Syracuse’s long Hellenistic heritage.
Reverse:
- Nike driving a biga (two-horse chariot) to the right.
- Greek legend ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ (of the Syracusans).
- Symbolizes victory and civic pride during a period of political transition.
Collectibility:
Bronze issues of Roman Sicily remain popular with collectors due to their connection to the Punic Wars, the Roman conquest of the Greek West, and the continuation of Greek coinage traditions under Roman administration. This AE23 offers an affordable and historic link to one of antiquity’s most important Mediterranean cities. Find more alike here!
