Roman Republican Triens overstruck on a Hemilitron of Hieron II. of Syracuse / Sicily

Obverse Side: Minerva r. / (Hieron l.)

Reverse Side: Prow of galley r. / (dioskuri r.)

Example of a Triens minted in Sicily	The former coin of Syracuse (BMC 678) Reverse: SYPAKOSION

02 / MAR / 2001: This coin was first minted in Syracuse / Sicily under the reign of Hieron II (275 - 215 BC). The triens overstruck by the Romans is anonymous and was overstruck 211 - 208 BC. 14 / MAR / 2001: Minted (overstrike): 211 - 208 BC in Sicily ; Crawford 69/4b ; Sydenham 310c Note the 'IC' right of the prow and the 'line-draw' of the reverse, which is typical for the Sicilian mint. 31 / MAY / 2001: It has a diameter of ~ 25 mm (~ 1 inch). The former coin is BMC Sicily / Syracuse 678. The KO of the former reverse legend is still visible.