★ Darkly toned and unusually attractive ★

SICILY. Syracuse. Time of Hieron II, 216-215/4 BC. 1 1/2 Litra (Silver, 12 mm, 1.07 g, 6 h), in the name of the Syrakosioi. Bust of Artemis to right, wearing pendant earring and with her quiver over her shoulder. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΙ Owl, with closed wings, standing to right, head facing; to left, E. CCO 307 (D1/R1). SNG ANS 906 var. (different letter). Darkly toned and unusually attractive for this charming issue. Minor scratches and with a flan fault on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.