SICILY, Syracuse. Hieron II. 275-215 BC. AV Drachm – Hemistater (16.5mm, 4.25 g, 12h). Struck 218/7-215 BC. Head of Persephone left, wearing wreath of grain ears and necklace; hippocamp to right / Nike, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left, driving fast biga left; AΠ monogram below, IEPΩNOΣ in exergue. Carroccio 41 (D11/R11); BAR Issue 55; HGC 2, 1539; SNG Fitzwilliam 1389 (same obv. die); BMC 514 (same dies); Gulbenkian 531 = Locker Lampson 108 (same dies); Hermitage Sale II 393 (same dies). Lustrous, small edge scuff. Choice EF.
Price realized | 13'000 USD |
Starting price | 3'000 USD |
Estimate | 5'000 USD |