Sicily, Syracuse AV Drachm (60 Litrai). Time of Hieron II, 218-215 BC. Wreathed head of Persephone left; wreath behind / Fast biga driven to right by charioteer holding kentron and reins; MI above, ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ in exergue. Carroccio 94 (D42/R63); BAR Issue 55; Gulbenkian 350 (same dies); Rhousopoulos 471 (same dies); HGC 2, 1542. 4.23g, 16mm, 1h.
Near Extremely Fine; areas of flat strike. Rare.
From a private European collection;
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 100, 7 October 2015, lot 1294.
Price realized | 2'000 GBP |
Starting price | 1'200 GBP |
Estimate | 2'000 GBP |