SICILY, Syracuse. Hieron II. 275-215 BC. Æ Hemilitron (28mm, 18.22 g, 7h). Struck 241-260 or 230-218. VF.Electronic Auction 572 The John Morcom Collection of Western Greek Bronze Coins, Bronze Sold For $ 150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SICILY, Syracuse. Hieron II. 275-215 BC. Æ Hemilitron (28mm, 18.22 g, 7h). Struck 241-260 or 230-218. Laureat head left; facing gorgoneion amphora to right / Warrior on horse prancing right, holding couched lance; I below. Cf. CNS 193 Ds – R1 15; BAR Issue 61; HGC 2, 1547; cf. SNG Morcom 818-9 (for type). Green patina, some roughness and light smoothing. VF. |