SICILY. Syracuse. Hieron II, 275-215 B.C. AV 60 Litrai (Hemistater) (4.20 gms), 218/7-215 B.C. NGC Ch MS, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5. Die Shift. HGC-2, 1541; cf. SNG ANS-865-6/867 (for obv./rev. type). Obverse: Head of Persephone left, wearing grain wreath and necklace; boukranion to right; Reverse: Nike, holding kentron and reins, driving biga left; A below. Tremendously radiant and brilliant, this choice specimen presents the appearance of having been struck yesterday despite it being more than 2,200 years old. Well centered and rather sharply struck despite the minor noted die shift occurring on the reverse. Undoubtedly destined for a fine cabinet of well cultivated and preserved ancient treasures. From the Collection of a Gentleman.<p>Ex: Triton II (12/1998) Lot # 274.<p>Ex: Numismatic Fine Arts XXX (12/1992) Lot # 24.