Ruler:
Hieron II (270-215 BC)
Mint:
Syracuse
Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.
Circa -274 - Circa -216
Object composed of bronze Weight 4.88 g
Inscription present: Head of Persephone, left, hair wreathed with barely and richly waved; wearing single drop earring and necklace of beads; border of dots
Inscription present: Bull butting left, right foreleg raised; above, club, left; letter between club and bull; plain exergue line; linear circle
Accession number: CM.MC.2943-R
Primary reference Number: 230246
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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