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Historical Context: This coin was minted in SYRACUSE during the 4th century BC. Sicily is located off the southern tip of mainland Italy in the Mediterranean Sea . Syracuse is on the Eastern Shore of Silicy. Due to its geographical location, it was an important commerical maritime and military port. Many (Most) Ancient Coin collectors consider coins of Sicily during this period as the most beautiful of all ancient coins.
Obv: Apollo
Rev: Tripod-lebes
Diameter: 16 mm diameter (slightly smaller than a US Dime)
Condition: Fine plus
Antique Coins
Ancient coins
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