SICILY. Syracuse. Hieron II, 275-215 BC. AE (Bronze, 26 mm, 18.00 g, 5 h). Laureate head of Hieron II to left; behind, hippocamp right. Rev. ΙΕΡΩ[ΝΟΣ] Helmeted cavalryman riding horse prancing to right, holding couched lance with his right hand; below forelegs, monogram of ΑΓ. CNS II, 193 Ds 66 Rl 3. HGC 2, 1547. SNG ANS -. Somewhat smoothed and with very minor deposits, otherwise, nearly very fine.
From the Sam 'Duck' Reed Collection, privately acquired from Tom Cederlind at the Long Beach Expo on 1 June 1989.
Price realized | 50 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |