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Sicily. Syracuse, Hiketas II. Circa 288-278 BC. Hemistater (Gold, 15.56 mm, 4.26 g). ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, wreathed head of Persephone left; behind, cornucopia. Rev. Nike driving fast biga right, holding kentron and reins; above, star; before, [Φ]; below, A; in exergue, EPI IKETA. Buttrey, "The Morgantina Gold Hoard and the Coinage of Hicetas", NC 1973, dies 4/K. SNG ANS 780. HGC 2, 1277. Lovely style. Good Very Fine. Accompanied with old collection tag.

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Lotto n. 132
Sicily. Syracuse, Hiketas II. Circa 288-278 BC. Hemistater (Gold, 15.56 mm, 4.26 g). ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, wreathed head of Persephone left; behind, cornucopia. Rev. Nike driving fast biga right, holding kentron and reins; above, star; before, [Φ]; below, A; in exergue, EPI IKETA. Buttrey, "The Morgantina Gold Hoard and the Coinage of Hicetas", NC 1973, dies 4/K. SNG ANS 780. HGC 2, 1277. Lovely style. Good Very Fine. Accompanied with old collection tag.