★ Scarce ★

SICILY. Syracuse. Fifth Democracy, 214-212 BC. 8 Litrai (Silver, 22 mm, 6.70 g, 9 h). Head of Athena to left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet, pendant earring, pearl necklace and aegis. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ Thunderbolt; below, YA above Σ - Λ. BAR Issue 86. Burnett, Enna 30 ( dies 10/E ). Gulbenkian 359 ( same dies ); McClean 2958 ( same dies ). Well centered and toned. Some deposits on the obverse and a scratch on the reverse edge at 1h, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of a Nobleman who died in 1940.