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Sicily. Syracuse, Hieron II. Circa 220-217 BC. 60 Litrai or Dekadrachm (Gold, 17.06 mm, 4.26 g). Wreathed head of Persephone left; behind, rose. Rev. Charioteer driving fast biga left, holding kentron and reins; below, A and ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ. HGC 2, 1539. Carroccio 34 (D15/R25). SNG ANS 867. Buceti, 361, 1136. Obverse die slightly rusted, scratches and scattered marks, minor die shift on the reverse. Otherwise Extremely Fine.

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Lotto n. 134
Sicily. Syracuse, Hieron II. Circa 220-217 BC. 60 Litrai or Dekadrachm (Gold, 17.06 mm, 4.26 g). Wreathed head of Persephone left; behind, rose. Rev. Charioteer driving fast biga left, holding kentron and reins; below, A and ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ. HGC 2, 1539. Carroccio 34 (D15/R25). SNG ANS 867. Buceti, 361, 1136. Obverse die slightly rusted, scratches and scattered marks, minor die shift on the reverse. Otherwise Extremely Fine.