Hicetas (tyrant of Syracuse, 288-279 BC)

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Hicetas (Greek: Ἱκέτας or Ἱκέτης) was tyrant of Syracuse, during the interval between the reign of Agathocles and that of Pyrrhus.

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 (Hicetas), gold, hemistaters (Persephone/Nike driving biga) (279-278 BCE) H 43 - Syracuse, gold, hemistater, 279-278 BC.jpg Gold 4,905 kg
Overstriking coins
Item Overstriking coinImage of the overstriking coin MetalThe physical material (usually metal) from which an object is made. DateIdentifies the initial date in a range assigned in a numismatic context. Overstruck typeImage of the overstruck variety
2522 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Heracles/lion) (MacDonald coll., 44) SO 1671 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).jpg Bronze 287 BC JL Syracuse Heracles-lion HGC 2 1464.jpeg
19941 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over uncertain type (Bertolami, EA 93, Jan 2021, 180) Syracuse 2596 Bertolami.jpg Bronze 287 BC JL
20010 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over uncertain type (Felzmann, EA 33, May 2022, 10011) Syracuse 2599 Felzmann+.jpg Bronze 287 BC JL
2197 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Artemis/thunderbolt) (CNG, 91, Sept. 2012, 74) SO 1681 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).jpg Bronze 287 BC JL Agathocles Artemis Soteira-thunderbolt.jpeg
2376 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over uncertain type (CNG, MBS 76, Sept. 2007, 176) SO 1680 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).jpg Bronze 287 BC JL
Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Artemis/thunderbolt) (CNG, EA 564, June 2024, 40) Syracuse Hikétas Classical Numismatic Group, EA 564, 19 June 2024, 40.jpg Bronze 287 BC JL Agathocles Artemis Soteira-thunderbolt.jpeg
2260 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Artemis/thunderbolt) (Roma Numismatics, EA 36, May 2017, 45) SO 1674 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).jpg Bronze 287 BC JL Agathocles Artemis Soteira-thunderbolt.jpeg
2551 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Artemis/thunderbolt) (Gitbud Numismatik, 2, April 2017, 10) SO 1673 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).jpg Bronze 287 BC JL Agathocles Artemis Soteira-thunderbolt.jpeg
2740 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Artemis/thunderbolt) (New York Sale, 20, Jan. 2009, 101) SO 1676 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).jpg Bronze 287 BC JL Agathocles Artemis Soteira-thunderbolt.jpeg
20126 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Artemis/thunderbolt) (Bertolami, EA 109, Jan. 2022, 307) Syracuse 2602 Bertolami.jpg Bronze 287 BC JL Agathocles Artemis Soteira-thunderbolt.jpeg
2222 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Artemis/thunderbolt) (CNG, MBS 78, May 2008, 120) SO 1646 - Syracuse (AE Artemis-thunderbolt).png Bronze 287 BC JL Agathocles Artemis Soteira-thunderbolt.jpeg
20130 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Heracles/lion) (Classical Numismatic Group, EA 443, May 2019, 10) Syracuse 2604 CNG.jpg Bronze 287 BC JL Syracuse Heracles-lion HGC 2 1464.jpeg
2232 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Heracles/lion) (CNG, MBS 78, May 2008, 120) SO 1649 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).png Bronze 287 BC JL Syracuse Heracles-lion HGC 2 1464.jpeg
925 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Artemis/thunderbolt) (Agora, 103, Dec. 2021, 13) Syracuse on Syracuse - Agora Auctions, 103, 28 Dec. 2021, 13.jpg Bronze 287 BC JL Syracuse Artemis Thunder.jpg
2313 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Artemis/thunderbolt) (CNG, EA 240, Sept. 2010, 79) SO 1683 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).jpg Bronze 287 BC JL Agathocles Artemis Soteira-thunderbolt.jpeg
2270 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Artemis/thunderbolt) (MacDonald coll., 42) SO 1664 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).jpg Bronze 287 BC JL Agathocles Artemis Soteira-thunderbolt.jpeg
20013 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Artemis/thunderbolt) (Nomos AG, obolos 23, June 2022, 172) Syracuse 2600 Nomos.jpg Bronze 287 BC JL Agathocles Artemis Soteira-thunderbolt.jpeg
22335 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Heracles/lion) (Roma Numismatics, Oct. 2023, 751) Syracuse over Syracuse Roma Numismatics, The Mike Ballerini Collection, 19 Oct. 2023, 751.jpg Bronze 287 BC JL Syracuse Heracles-lion HGC 2 1464.jpeg
2208 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Artemis/thunderbolt) (VCoins seller: Shick Coins) SO 1672 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).jpg Bronze 287 BC JL Agathocles Artemis Soteira-thunderbolt.jpeg
2409 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Persephone/biga) (MacDonald coll., 45) SO 1670 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).jpg Bronze 287 BC JL Syracuse Persephone-biga HGC 2 1446.jpeg
2278 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over uncertain type (Gorny & Mosch, 204, March 2012, 1180) SO 1684 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).png Bronze 287 BC JL
2235 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Persephone/biga) (Hirsch, 281, May 2012, 136) SO 1665 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).png Bronze 287 BC JL Syracuse Persephone-biga HGC 2 1446.jpeg
2358 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over uncertain type (Bertolami - ACR Auctions, EA 68, March 2019, 343) SO 1675 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).jpg Bronze 287 BC JL
2287 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over uncertain type (CNG, EA 219, Sept. 2009, 209) SO 1682 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).jpg Bronze 287 BC JL
25002 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over uncertain type (Roma Numismatics, EA 119, Apr. 2024, 167) Syracuse Roma Numismatics, EA 119, 24 April 2024, 167.jpg Bronze 287 BC JL
2435 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Artemis/thunderbolt) (Lanz, 153, Dec. 2011, 125) SO 1666 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).png Bronze 287 BC JL Agathocles Artemis Soteira-thunderbolt.jpeg
20128 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Persephone/biga) (Classical Numismatic Group, EA 443, 1 May 2019, 10) Syracuse 2603 CNG.jpg Bronze 287 BC JL Syracuse Persephone biga.jpg
2375 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Persephone/biga) (Savoca, EA 11, Dec. 2016, 125) SO 1663 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).jpg Bronze 287 BC JL Syracuse Persephone biga.jpg
2514 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Artemis/thunderbolt) (Ebay seller: Numis Matic, March 2016) SO 1679 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).png Bronze 287 BC JL Syracuse Artemis Thunder.jpg
2710 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Artemis/thunderbolt) (Ebay seller: Authentic Ancient Coins, Jan. 2017) SO 1677 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).png Bronze 287 BC JL Agathocles Artemis Soteira-thunderbolt.jpeg
2201 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Artemis/thunderbolt) (Gorny & Mosch, 134, Oct. 2004, 1128) SO 1662 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).jpg Bronze 287 BC JL Agathocles Artemis Soteira-thunderbolt.jpeg
2251 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over Syracuse (Artemis/thunderbolt) (MacDonald coll., 43) SO 1669 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).jpg Bronze 287 BC JL Agathocles Artemis Soteira-thunderbolt.jpeg
3505 - Syracuse (AE Zeus/eagle) over uncertain type (CNG, EA 345, Febr. 2015, 123) SO 1678 - Syracuse (AE Zeus-eagle).jpg Bronze 287 BC JL
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