SICILY. Syracuse. Hieron II, 275-215 B.C. AV 60 Litrai (Hemistater) (4.30 gms), ca. 269-263 or 217-215 B.C. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. HGC-2, 1538; cf. SNG ANS-862. Obverse: Head of Persephone left, wearing grain wreath and necklace; poppy(?) to right; Reverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving biga right. Boldly struck and quite dazzling, this alluring specimen presents tremendous eye appeal and stands as a rather difficult and <strong>RARE </strong>type, especially when encountered so beautifully preserved. From the Collection of a Gentleman.
