Ancients => Giddy-up, Hiketas-II

Okay . Sorry that I'm late to this coin party.


Sicily, Syracuse. Second Democracy
c. 425 BCE
Æ tetras, 13 mm, 1.9 gm
Obv: Female head right; XXX before
Rev: Hippocamp right, octopus below
Ref: CNS 30; SNG ANS 1382


Sicily, Syracuse. Dionysos I
390 BCE
Æ tetras, 14 mm, 1.8 gm
Obv: head of nymph facing slightly left, wearing necklace
Rev: octopus
Ref: CNS 29; SNG ANS 385


SICILY, Syracuse. Agathokles (317-289 BCE)
310-305 BCE
AR tetradrachm, 17.40 g, 24 mm
Obv: head of the nymph Arethusa left, wearing grain wreath, earring and necklace; around, three dolphins; under, monogram (NK?)
Rev: ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, fast chariot charioteer leads to left, holding reins and kentron; above, triskeles; in exergue, monogram
Ref: Ierardi 12 (O2-R8); SNG Copenhagen 573 var., SNG ANS 637


Sicily, Syracuse. Hieron II
275-216 BCE
Æ 23, 7.4 gm
Obv: diademed head of Poseidon left
Rev: IEP-ΩNOΣ Trident upright; on either side, dolphin
Ref: Calciati 194
I'm not happy with these images and have reshot it several times. Maybe someday I'll get it right.

I can't find images of my Hiketas and a couple of others.

 

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... it's always nice to see your goodies!!

 

It's easy to be impressed by coins in higher grades, but ancient Sicilian bronze coinage looks great even when it's worn and crusty, at least to me. Something to do with the designs and relief and general fabric. Worn and crusty can make many other issues unacceptable unless they're rare, but for some reason Sicily makes it look good.

 

http://www.sicilian.ca/index.php


.... mmmm, Sicilian

 

Wife must still be out of town, eh?

 

A little late, but awesome new coin Steve. Also super nice coins everyone.
Doug H.

 

I'm liking that new avatar Steve!

 

The nice thing/trouble with this forum is that you think that you might have a nice coin until you see what others have, and then you are completely blown out of the water



Hieron II
State, City: Sicily, Syracuse
Coin: Bronze
- Head of Kore – Persephone l crowned with ears of corn; in field r., poppy head
- Bull butting l., above, club and I, in exergue, IE
Mint: Syracuse (275-216 BC)
Wt./Size/Axis: 5.64g / 19mm / -
References:

• BMC 620

Hieron II
Coin: Bronze AE22
None - Head of Persephone left wearing wreath of grain ears
None - Bull butting left, Dolphin above and below
Mint: Sicily, Syracuse (274-216AD)
Wt./Size/Axis: 9.49g / 22mm / -
Acquisition/Sale: $0.00
Notes: Nov 12, 14 - Calciati 191

 

I am always a sucker for nice coins from Syracuse!

 

Well, I did pick up this example (19mm) over the last few weeks---the usual Poseidon and Neptune issue...like 'Q's and Tif's above.

 

Your reverse is upside down. LOL! Notice the nice clear ruler's name.

 

LOL---Well, I'll put the blame on that one at HHC, since it's his sellers photos LOL

 

=> me too ...

Welcome, Davobenz!!

 

My Caesar Elephant denarius was offered with the reverse upside down. Took me a couple minutes to figger it out, had to look hard from my Sear book. Then I just laughed. I was surprised because it was listed by a well known auction, and it was not an under-$100 item.

 

Oh nice! I'd love to have one like that.