Lot 4406
Sale 74 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Sicily, Syracuse, reign of Hieron II, (275-215 B.C.), AE 29, (14.464 grams), obv. diademed head of Hieron beardless to left, bucranium behind, rev. horseman prancing to right, holding spear couched, beneath I, in exergue of IEP**WNOS*, (S.1221, SNG ANS 927. Pozzi 1359). Brown patina, very fine and rare combination of symbols.
Ex Patrick Cooper Collection with his ticket and previously acquired from Seaby, London in July 1981.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $180