Sicily, Syracuse, Hieron II 275-215 BC, Bronze Litra NGC VF

Sicily, Syracuse, Hieron II 275-215 BC, Bronze Litra NGC VF

Obv: Diademed head of Poseidon left.

Rev: Ornate trident, dolphin to each side. "IEP-ΩNOΣ"

Ref: Calciati 197, HGC 2, 1550 ***In 275 BC, the famous Greek general Pyrrhus of Epirus abandoned his campaigns in Sicily. Hieron, who had served as an officer under Pyrrhus, was appointed commander-in-chief by the Syracusan army and citizens to restore order. Hieron scored a massive victory against the Mamertines at the Longanus River. In gratitude, the people of Syracuse proclaimed him King in 265 BC

Siding with Rome & The First Punic War (264–241 BC)

Super-Weapons: Hieron commissioned Archimedes to design advanced defensive weaponry—like giant catapults and the famous "Claw of Archimedes"—to fortify the city against future sieges

Hieron II died of old age in 215 BC at roughly 90 years old***

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