Hieron II of Syracuse (tyrant of Syracuse, 270-215 BC)

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Hieron II was the Greek Sicilian Tyrant of Syracuse from 270 to 215 BC, and the illegitimate son of a Syracusan noble, Hierocles, who claimed descent from Gelon. He was a former general of Pyrrhus of Epirus and an important figure of the First Punic War.

Die Studies
Item Image MetalThe physical material (usually metal) from which an object is made. WeightCarter 1983 * Median weight * 20000 (*10 if gold or electrum)
S 1 - Syracuse (Hieron), silver, 32 litrai (218-215 BCE) S 1 - Syracuse, silver, octodrachm, 218-215 BC.jpg Silver 4,463 kg
Syracuse (Philistis), silver, tetradrachms (Philistis/Nike) (218-214 BCE) S 3 - Syracuse (Philistis), silver, tetradrachms (218-214 BCE).jpg Silver 20,620 kg
S 2 - Syracuse (Philistis), silver, drachms (216-215 BCE) S 2 - Syracuse (Philistis), silver, drachms (216-215 BCE).jpg Silver 1,423 kg
Overstriking coins
Item Overstriking coinImage of the overstriking coin MetalThe physical material (usually metal) from which an object is made. DateIdentifies the initial date in a range assigned in a numismatic context. Overstruck typeImage of the overstruck variety
2432 - Syracuse (Hieron II) (4 litrai Gelon II/eagle) over uncertain type (Lanz, Ebay, May 2017) SO 188 - Syracuse (4 litrai Gelon II-eagle).png Silver 217 BC JL
Overstruck coins
Item Overstruck typeImage of the overstruck variety MetalThe physical material (usually metal) from which an object is made. DateIdentifies the initial date in a range assigned in a numismatic context. Overstriking coinImage of the overstriking coin
SO 983 - Uncertain mint over Syracuse
SO 1035 - Uncertain mint over Syracuse
SO 1034 - Uncertain mint over Syracuse
SO 976 - Uncertain mint in Magna Graecia (Sicily) over Syracuse
SO 994 - Uncertain mint in Magna Graecia (Sicily) over Syracuse
SO 1033 - Uncertain mint over Syracuse
SO 977 - Uncertain mint in Magna Graecia (Sicily) over Syracuse
1751 - Neapolis (AE Apollo/Achelous) over Syracuse (Zeus/trident) (Nottingham, The Castle Museum) Syracuse 1204.png Bronze 275 BC JL SO 1204 - Neapolis over Syracuse.jpg
3852 - Carthage (AE Tanit/horse) over Syracuse (Poseidon/trident) (CNG, EA 349, Apr. 2015, 18) Syracuse Poseidon trident.jpg Bronze 215 BC JL Carthage over Syracuse CNG EA 349, 22 Apr. 2015, 18.jpg
3363 - Sicily (uncertain Roman mint) (AE Heracles/prow) over Syracuse (Hiero) (Hiero/horseman) (Aegean Numismatics, March 2018) Ref hieronII diademed head horseman galloping2.jpg Bronze 215 BC JL Aegean 2018.png
Rome (quadrans Hercules/prow) over Syracuse (Hieron II) (diademed head/horseman galloping) (Frank Sternberg, 23, 22 Oct. 2000, 341) Ref hieronII diademed head horseman galloping2.jpg Bronze 215 BC JL Sternberg 341.png
SO 975 - Rome over Syracuse Ref hieronII diademed head horseman galloping2.jpg Bronze 215 BC JL Aegean 2018.png
2896 - Carthage (AE Tanit/horse) over Syracuse (Poseidon/trident) (MacDonald coll., 46) Syracuse Poseidon trident.jpg Bronze 215 BC JL Carthage over Syracuse MacDonald 46.jpg
3549 - Carthage (AE Tanit/horse) over Syracuse (Poseidon/trident) (CNG, EA 378, 13 July 2016, 80) Syracuse Poseidon trident.jpg Bronze 215 BC JL Carthage over Syracuse CNG, EA 378, 13 July 2016, 80.jpg
26068 - Sicily (uncertain Roman mint) (quadrans Hercules/prow) over Syracuse (Hieron II) (Hiero/horseman) (Sternberg, 23, Oct. 2000, 341) Ref hieronII diademed head horseman galloping2.jpg Bronze 215 BC JL Sternberg 341.png
Sicily (uncertain mint) (Rome) (uncia Roma/prow) over Syracuse (Hieron II) (Poseidon/trident) (eBay seller, Numismatik Lanz, 6 May 2017) Ref syracuse poseidon trident2.jpg Bronze 214 BC JL LanzNumismatik 6 May 2017.jpg
Sicily (uncertain mint) (Rome) (uncia Roma/prow) over Syracuse (Hieron II) (Poseidon/trident) (CNG, EA 94, 21 July 2004, 130) Syracuse Poseidon trident.jpg Bronze 214 BC JL CNG 130.jpg
Sicily (uncertain mint) (Rome) (uncia Roma/prow) over Syracuse (Hieron II) (Poseidon/trident) (CNG, EA 364, 2 Dec. 2015, 13) Ref syracuse head trident.jpg Bronze 214 BC JL CNG 13.jpg
Sicily (uncertain mint) (Rome) (uncia Roma/prow) over Syracuse (Hieron II) (Poseidon/trident) (Roma Numismatics, E-sale 88, 9 Sept. 2021, 702) Syracuse Poseidon trident.jpg Bronze 214 BC JL Roma 702.jpg
Sicily (uncertain mint) (Rome) (uncia Roma/prow) over Syracuse (Hieron II) (Poseidon/trident) (Numismatic Ars Classica, 61, 5 Oct. 2011, 154) Syracuse Poseidon trident.jpg Bronze 214 BC JL NAC 154.jpg
26192 - Sicily (uncertain Roman mint) (AE Heracles/boar) over Syracuse (Poseidon/trident) (CNG, EA 377, June 2016, 319) Syracuse Poseidon trident.jpg Bronze 211 BC JL CNG 319.jpg
Sicily (uncertain mint) (Rome) (AE Heracles/boar) over Syracuse (Poseidon/trident) (Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün, 64, 20 Nov. 2014, 2424) Syracuse Poseidon trident.jpg Bronze 211 BC JL Herbert Grün 2424.jpg
3259 - Sicily (uncertain mint) (Rome) (AE Mercury/prow) over Syracuse (Poseidon/trident) (RR85325) Syracuse Poseidon trident.jpg Bronze 211 BC JL Sicily Rome over Syracuse RR85325.jpg
26190 - Sicily (uncertain Roman mint) (AE Heracles/boar) over Syracuse (Poseidon/trident) (eBay Lanz, 6 May 2017) Syracuse Poseidon trident.jpg Bronze 211 BC JL Lanz 6 may 2017.jpg
SO 1021 - Rome over Syracuse Ref hieronymus head thunderbolt.png Bronze 211 BC JL Hersh 28b2.png
Sicily (uncertain mint) (Rome) (semis Saturn/prow) over Syracuse (Hieron II/horseman) Ref hieronII diademed head horseman galloping2.jpg Bronze 211 BC JL CNG 43.jpg
1917 - Sicily (uncertain Roman mint) (AE Minerva/prow) over Syracuse (Hiero/thunderbolt) (Hersh 1953, 28a) Ref hieronymus head thunderbolt.png Bronze 211 BC JL
1848 - Sicily (uncertain mint) (Rome) (AE Heracles/boar) over Syracuse (Poseidon/trident) (Ebay Lanz, 6 May 2017) Syracuse Poseidon trident.jpg Bronze 211 BC JL Sicily Rome over Syracuse Heracles boar Ebay.de seller Numismatik Lanz, May 6, 2017.jpg
26172 - Sicily (uncertain Roman mint) (AE Heracles/boar) over Syracuse (Poseidon/trident) (CNG, EA 385, Oct. 2016, 408) Syracuse Poseidon trident.jpg Bronze 211 BC JL CNG 408.jpg
SO 1020 - Rome over Syracuse Ref hieronymus head thunderbolt.png Bronze 211 BC JL
Sicily (uncertain mint) (Rome) (AE Heracles/boar) over Syracuse (Poseidon/trident) (CNG, EA 385, 26 Oct. 2016, 408) Syracuse Poseidon trident.jpg Bronze 211 BC JL CNG 408.jpg
Sicily (Rome) (sextans Mercury/prow) over Syracuse (Hieron II) (Poseidon/trident) (Forum Ancient Coins, RR85325) Ref syracuse head trident.jpg Bronze 211 BC JL RR85325.png
1696 - Sicily (uncertain Roman mint) (AE Minerva/prow) over Syracuse (Hiero/thunderbolt) (Hersh 1953, 28c) Ref hieronymus head thunderbolt.png Bronze 211 BC JL
SO 1022 - Rome over Syracuse Ref hieronymus head thunderbolt.png Bronze 211 BC JL
26167 - Sicily (uncertain Roman mint) (semis Saturn/prow) over Syracuse (Hieron II/horseman) (Triton, I, Dec. 1997, 903) Ref hieronII diademed head horseman galloping2.jpg Bronze 211 BC JL CNG 43.jpg
Sicily (uncertain mint) (Rome) (AE Heracles/boar) over Syracuse (Poseidon/trident) (eBay seller, Numismatik Lanz, 6 May 2017) Syracuse Poseidon trident.jpg Bronze 211 BC JL Lanz 6 may 2017.jpg
Sicily (uncertain mint) (Rome) (sextans Mercure/prow) over Hieron II (uncertain type) (CNG, EA 61, 26 March 2003, 93) Bronze 211 BC JL CNG 93.jpg
2540 - Rome (AE Roma/prow) over Syracuse (Poseidon/trident) (CNG, MBS 78, May 2008, 120) Syracuse Poseidon-trident HGC 2 1514.jpeg Bronze 211 BC JL SO 1648 - Syracuse (AE Roma-prow).png
26195 - Sicily (uncertain Roman mint) (AE Heracles/boar) over Syracuse (Poseidon/trident) (Herbert Grün, 64, Nov. 2014, 2424) Syracuse Poseidon trident.jpg Bronze 211 BC JL Herbert Grün 2424.jpg
Sicily (uncertain mint) (Rome) (AE Heracles/boar) over Syracuse (Poseidon/trident) (CNG, E-Auction 377, 29 June 2016, 319) Syracuse Poseidon trident.jpg Bronze 211 BC JL CNG 319.jpg
Sicily (uncertain mint) (Rome) (uncia Roma/prow) over Syracuse (Hieron II) (Poseidon/trident) (Münzen & Medaillen GmbH, 9, 4 Oct. 2001, 359) Syracuse Poseidon trident.jpg Bronze 211 BC JL M&M 359.jpg
SO 813 - Uncertain mint in Magna Graecia (Sicily) over Syracuse 211 JL
SO 986 - Uncertain mint in Magna Graecia (Sicily) over Syracuse 211 JL
SO 1024 - Uncertain mint in Magna Graecia (Sicily) over Syracuse 211 JL
SO 1028 - Uncertain mint in Magna Graecia (Sicily) over Syracuse 211 JL
SO 982 - Uncertain mint in Magna Graecia (Sicily) over Syracuse 214 JL
SO 981 - Uncertain mint in Magna Graecia (Sicily) over Syracuse 214 JL
SO 980 - Uncertain mint in Magna Graecia (Sicily) over Syracuse 214 JL
SO 972 - Rome over Syracuse 215 JL