THEOCRITUS ARCHIMEDES -- Syracuse, Sicily, Hieron II, 275 - 215 B.C.

HIGH PSYCHOMETRIC

Hieron II was tyrant and then king of Syracuse, c. 270 to 215 B.C. His rule brought 50 years of peace and prosperity, and Syracuse became one of the most renowned capitals of antiquity. He enlarged the theater and built an immense altar.

The literary figure Theocritus and the philosopher Archimedes lived under his rule. After struggling against the Mamertini, he eventually allied with Rome.

Bronze AE 20, Calciati 194, SNG ANS 969, SGCV I 1223, VF, 8.342g, 22.9mm, 270o, Syracuse mint, obverse head of Poseidon left; reverse "IERW-NOS", ornamented trident, dolphins at sides, "AG" monogram lower left; green patina. RARE GREEN PATINA.

$225.00