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a cheap little addition to my eclectic ancient greek holdings
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This is a 16mm bronze unit from Syracuse, Sicily circa 317-289BC under the reign of Agathokles the Tyrant
Obverse: Head of Persephone facing left, crowned with ears of grain, 'of the Syracusians' in Greek to left
Reverse: Bull charging left, NI below (a magistrates initials I imagine)
Agathokles was of humble oirigns, but rose up in the army and married the widow of his wealthy patron. In 317BC he orchestrated a coup and became tyrant. He built up the city's military power, and after a war with Carthage 311-306BC he ended up as King of Sicily. Despite his tactics he was popular, and on his death bed in 289BC he restored the city to democracy.
I think it's a fun little coin worth the $32 it cost
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Does eclectic mean the same thing as what my wife calls random? Like when she asks why I am buying random coins?
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Cool newp.
thanks!
It's just that I got my PCGS grades.
<< <i>If I had a choice between looking at $32 or that coin, I'd certainly pick the coin! >>
I don't think it can be cleaned further, it's porous with deposits in the holes, just a fun little coin for the money
I always enjoy the history lesson that accompanies things like this