SICILY, Syracuse. Hiketas II. 287-278 BC. Æ (23 mm, 9.20 grams). Struck circa 287-283 BC. Wreathed head of Kore left; grain ear behind / Nike driving galloping biga right; star above]. BAR Issue 38; cf. CNS 123; HGC 2, 1466. Scarce! Condition: Good VF, uneven strike, attractive bronze patina. Ex. Large specialist collection of Syracusan bronzes of Dr. Hans Maag, ex. Busso Peus auctions. Comes with his tag! |