This striking coin is from the Poseidon Collection and features the image of Syracuse Hieron II with a trident and dolphins. Minted in Greece around 250 BC during the ancient era, it is made of bronze and has been certified by NGC. The coin has a grade of VF 35 and is uncleaned. It belongs to the Greek (450 BC-100 AD) historical period and is a valuable addition to any collection.

Described by Cicero as "the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of them all", it equaled Athens in size during the fifth century BC. It later became part of the Roman Republic and the Byzantine Empire. Under Emperor Constans II, it served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire (663–669).

Syracuse is a historic city on the Italian island of Sicily, the capital of the Italian province of Syracuse. The city is notable for its rich Greek and Roman history, culture, amphitheatres, architecture, and as the birthplace and home of the pre-eminent mathematician and engineer Archimedes. This 2,700-year-old city played a key role in ancient times, when it was one of the major powers of the Mediterranean world. Syracuse is located in the southeast corner of the island of Sicily, next to the Gulf of Syracuse beside the Ionian Sea. It is situated in a drastic rise of land with 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) depths.