Lot 4407

Sale 74 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Sicily, Syracuse, Hieron II, (275-216 B.C.), AE 22, (9.074 grams), obv. Poseidon head to left wearing tainia, rev. ornamented trident-head, between two dolphins, dividing IEP **WNOS below, N in lower left field, (cf.S.1223, SNG Cop. 854). Dark green patina, very fine, a rare letter in reverse field.

Ex Giessener Munzhandlung with ticket (175DM), Noble Numismatics Sale 57 (lot 854) and Sale 64 (lot 2476).

Estimate
$120
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$0