Hicetas, 288-279/8 avant J.C.
Decadrachme, Syracuse, 288-278 avant J.C. , AU 4.23 g.
Avers : ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ Head of Kore-Persephone l., wearing barley-wreath, earring and beaded necklace; behind, torch.
Revers : Prancing biga driven r. by Nike, holding kentron and reins; above, moon. Below horses, Θ and in exergue, ΕΠΙ ΙΚΕΤΑΣ.
Ref : BMC 432, SNG ANS 776/777, Buttrey Morgantina, NC 1973, pl. 2, 3/G.
Ex NAC 64, 17-05-2012, lot 743
Grading : NGC AU 3/5 - 4/5 die shift
Conservation : Superbe