Sicily. Syracuse. Hiketas II (287-278 BC). AE 24.5 mm. c. 287-278 BC. Obv. [ΔIOΣ EΛΛANIOY]. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. HGC 2 1449; CNS II 167; SNG ANS 824; SNG Cop. 793. AE. 8.21 g. 24.00 mm. A dramatic and fascinating overstriking on obverse with clear traces of the under type. A choice example. Warm brown patina with green earthen dusting. About EF.