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Sicily Syracuse AE16 struck under Timoleon

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SKU: Hoover.1482 Categories: ,
N° Numismeo : #20966Référence : Hoover.1482Personnage : Timoleon (-411 - -337)
Weight

4,88

Diameter

16

Metal

Bronze

Condition

Very Fine

Mint Year

Circa 343-332 BC

Region

Sicily

Mint

Syracuse

This bronze from Syracuse was struck around 343–332 BC under the authority of Timoleon. A Corinthian general sent to Sicily, Timoleon freed the city from tyranny and pushed back the Carthaginians. He restored more democratic institutions and promoted the city’s prosperity.

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