275-215 BC Syracuse Sicily AE20 Coin Hieron II Poseidon Trident Dolphins Greek 275-215 BC Syracuse, Sicily (Greek) AE22 Coin Issued under the rule of Hieron II, the Greek Sicilian King of Syracuse (270-215 BC) Pressed by the invading Roman forces, in 263 he concluded a treaty with Rome, by which he was to rule over the south-east of Sicily and the eastern coast; From this time until his death in 215 BC he remained loyal to the Romans, and frequently assisted them with men and provisions during the Punic war He kept up a powerful fleet for defensive purposes, and employed his famous kinsman Archimedes in the construction of those engines that, at a later date, played so important a part during the siege of Syracuse by the Romans Obverse features a bust of Poseidon, facing left Poseidon is one of the twelve Olympian deities of the pantheon in Greek mythology His main domain is the ocean, and he is called the "God of the Sea"; additionally, he is referred to as "Earth-Shaker" due to his role in causing earthquakes, and has been called the "tamer of horses" Reverse depicts a trident between 2 dolphins A trident is a three-pronged spear used for spear fishing and historically as a polearm; the trident is the weapon of Poseidon in classical mythology Struck from copper alloy Diameter: 20 mm (at widest point) Weight: 6.8 grams Condition: Ungraded Catalog number: BMW#2.603, Sear#1223 *Weights and measurements are approximate. Please see photos for the actual item you are bidding on. Free US Shipping with Insurance Included: All items are professionally packaged and shipped. All shipments include insurance and delivery confirmation or signature confirmation. Local Pick-up is available in our showroom. (Contact us for payment methods to pay on pickup.) International Shipping: Worldwide shipping at buyer's expense. *The customs requirements for each country, including all import duties, taxes, and fees are the responsibility of the buyer. All international packages will have the required customs declaration and value of order. California Buyers: 9% sales tax will be added. If you spend the equivalent of $1,500.00 or more on coins or bullion, those items are tax-free! Returns Policy: Your continuing satisfaction is very important to us. We offer a 30 day money back return policy. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, please notify us so that we can begin the returns process. All items must be returned in the same condition that it was received. Please note that the buyer is responsible for return shipping and a 20% restocking fee may apply. If the item is returned, buyer may be responsible for initial shipping costs. About Us: As one of the largest Coin Jewelry Companies on the west coast, and also one of the best gold buyers, Continental has been the destination for coins, jewelry, fine art and collectible buyers and sellers for over 45 years. Whether you?re looking to buy items or interested in selling gold and silver for cash, sell coins, or a variety of other collectibles, we are here to help. All items for sale are available for viewing at our Southern California showroom. We would like to thank all of our loyal customers for their continued support. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please click "Ask a question" below, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you. Continental Coin and Jewelry Company Web Department: Monday ? Friday, from 10:30am ? 6:00pm PST Visit Our Store: Continental Coin and Jewelry Reference Item # ANC-1282 JBC 2/6/15