Gelon II of Syracuse (king of Syracuse, c. 240-216 BC)
From SILVER
Gelo (or Gelon) (before 266 BC – 216 BC) was the eldest son of Hiero II, king of Syracuse.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse (Gelon), silver, 8 litrai (Gelon/Nike driving biga) (216-215 BCE) | 
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Silver | 4,489 kg |
| Syracuse (Gelon), silver, 4 litrai (Gelon/eagle on thunderbolt) (216-215 BCE) | 
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Silver | 587 kg |
Overstriking coins
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Overstruck coins
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Gelon II of Syracuse 
| TypeType of authority. ᵖ | Person |
| Nomisma IDNomisma ID | gelon_ii_syracuse |
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Literature
- Caccamo Caltabiano - Carroccio - Oteri 1997 (2 mentions)
- HGC 2 (2 mentions)
