Lot 3167

Sale 76 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Sicily, Syracuse, reign of Hieron II, (275-215 B.C.), AE 26, (14.860 grams), obv. diademed head of Hieron beardless to left, bucranium behind, rev. horseman prancing to right, holding spear couched, beneath N, in exergue of [I]EP**WNO[S]*, (S.1221, SNG ANS 936-9, SNG Cop.838, Calciati 195 [Rev.22], BMC 588). Brown patina, very fine and rare symbol.

Ex Baldwins Auction, October 9, 2000 (lot 620 part).

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$120