SICILY. Syracuse. Hieron II, 275-215 BC. AE (Bronze, 27 mm, 18.17 g, 12 h), circa 230-215. Diademed head of Hieron II to left; to right, thunderbolt. Rev. ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ Helmeted cavalryman riding horse prancing to right, holding couched lance with his right hand; below forelegs, monogram of AP. CNS II, 195 Ds 59 Rl 8. HGC 2, 1548. SNG Copenhagen 835. Perfectly centered, and with a portrait of fine style and a very old pedigree. Very light deposits, otherwise, good very fine.