Hieron II AE26, 275-215 BC
Syracuse, Sicily. Hieron II (275-215 BC), AE26 (17.26 g).
Obv. Diademed head left.
Rev. Soldier wearing pilos, chlamys, and cuirass on horse galloping right, holding lance in right hand, chlamys blowing in wind; AP monogram below; in exergue, IEPΩNOΣ.
SNG Cop. 835; SNG Fitzwilliam 1417.
A charming portrait. Some corrosion, otherwise, good very fine.
From a Czech collection, sold by Karel Chaura, Prague (1869-1945) and ex Obolos 4 (2016), lot 111.
Price realized | 120 CHF |
Starting price | 80 CHF |
Estimate | 100 CHF |