The story of Hieron II and Archimedes

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    Syracuse, Sicily, Hieron II (274-216 BC), AE28, SNG Morcom 823. Calciati 195 (16.51 g, 28 mm)

    Obverse: Diademed head of Hieron II left
    Reverse: Horseman galloping right, holding lance. AP monogram below; IEΡΩNOΣ in ex.
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    SICILY, SYRACUSE, HIERON II 1.jpg SICILY, SYRACUSE, HIERON II 3.jpg
     
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    Data Sheet Image - Final Insert.png

    Province, City - Reign:     Sicily, Syracuse - Hieron II
    Denomination: AE Litra (Punic War Issue)
    Mint: Syracuse (275 – 215 BC)
    Obverse: Head of Poseidon left, wearing tainia, border of dots
    Reverse: Ornamented trident flanked by two dolphins swimming downwards; IEPΩ-NOΣ across field; Θ Φ flanking base
    References: BMCG 2. 218. 609; SNG Cop 1, 850; HGC 2, 1550​
     
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