SICILY. Syracuse. Agathokles, 317-289 BC. Hemilitron (Bronze, 20 mm, 6.71 g, 8 h), circa 310-309. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled serpent on the bowl, pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. Cavalryman charging on horseback to right, holding couched lance in his right hand; below, monogram. Basel 505 ( this coin ). CNS II, 116/5. SNG ANS 697. A lovely coin with a very attractive brown patina. Good very fine.

From the Kleinkunst Collection and from the collection of A. D. Moretti, Numismatica Ars Classica 13, 8 October 1998, 505.