The Mercenaries Who Stole a City — And Unleashed Pyrrhus

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    Amit Vyas Well-Known Member

    New coin and video :)



    Sicily, Syracuse, under tyrant Hiketas II (287-278 BC), Æ 20, SNG ANS 812, Calciati 157, Ex. Lord Grantley Collections (7.47 g, 20 mm)

    Obverse: (ΔΙΟΣ ΕΛ)ΛΑΝΙΟY. Laureate youthful head of Zeus Hellanios facing left
    Reverse: (ΣΥΡΑΚ)-ΟΣΙΩΝ. Eagle with spread wings standing left on thunderbolt; star in left field; A above star
    Hiketas.jpg
     
    Amit Vyas, Aug 29, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Great portrait on that bronze. Sharp.
     
    lordmarcovan, Aug 30, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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