SICILY, Syracuse. Hieron II. 275-215 BC. Æ (27 mm, 18.21 grams). Struck circa 230-218/5 BC. Diademed head left; bow and quiver to right / Horseman riding right, holding couched spear in right arm; NI below. Dark brown-green patina with patches of red. Condition: Nice VF, with large and heavy flan. Ex. Large specialist collection of Syracusan bronzes of Dr. Hans Maag, ex. Busso Peus auctions. |