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Hieron II, 275-215 BC. Decadrachm, gold, about 275-263 BC. AV 4.26 g. Head of Kore-Persephone l., crowned with ears of corn; in field r., sea-horse. Rev. IERWNOS Fast biga l., charioteer holding reins with his l. hand, kentron with his r. hand; below, monogram AV. Gulbenkian I,351 (this obv. die). Rare . Obv from slightly rusty die.
Extremely fine
Price realized | 6'000 CHF |
Starting price | 4'000 CHF |
Estimate | 5'000 CHF |