An attractive 60 litrai or dekadrachm of Hieron II
Lot 1137
SICILY. Syracuse. Hieron II, 275-215 BC. 60 Litrai or Dekadrachm (Gold, 16 mm, 4.28 g, 1 h), circa 269-263 or 218/7-215. Head of Persephone to left, wearing wreath of grain ears, pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind, cornucopiae. Rev. IEPΩΝΟΣ Nike driving biga galloping to right, holding kentron in her right hand and reins in her left; below, pellet. BMC 508 (same dies). BMFA 474 (same dies). Carroccio 7 (D5/R5). Hunterian 225 (same dies). A lovely coin with a particularly attractive obverse. Light die rust as usual, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the Hyperborea Collection, ex Numismatica Ars Classica 78, 26 May 2014, 222.
Estimate:
2000 CHF
Starting price:
1600 CHF
Hammer price:
4400 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
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