SICILY, Syracuse. Hiketas. 287-278 BC. Æ 24mm (8.94 grams). Laureate head of Zeus Hellanios left; trophy behind / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. SNG ANS 808; Calciati II pg. 304, 157 var. (star on reverse). Condition: Good VF, choice brown patina. The style of this coin is particularly appealing! Ex. Large specialist collection of Syracusan bronzes of Dr. Hans Maag, ex. Busso Peus auctions. Comes with his tag! |