Record ID: HESH-48C484
Object type: COIN
Broad period: GREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin from Syracuse, Sicily, from the reign of Hieron II, 275-216 BC Obverse Head of Poseidon left Reverse Ornamental trident of Poseidon between two dolphins - in field IEP / ΩN[OΣ] Reference: similar to Sear Greek Coins vol I ref 1223 Note There is some debate over whether this is an ancient loss or whether it is a modern loss from a coin collectors collection. Greek coins have been recorded in Britain from archaeological sites, however, the vast majority of finds of greek coinage is likely to represent modern (post 1700 tourism). Only a secure archa…
Created on: Saturday 15th September 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
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