

Greek. Sicily. Syracuse, Hieron II. Circa 275-215 BC. (Bronze, 26.65 mm., 15.95 g). Laureate head left; behind, bucranium. Rev. Horseman running right, wearing cuirass, helmet and chlamys, holding a long spear; below horse, Σ-[..]; in ex. ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ (partially visible). HGC 2, 1547. SNG ANS -. Calciati CNS II, 365, 193 R1 30 or R1 31. Gabrici 388. Buceti 1477. Green patina. Very Fine.