Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 2558 SESSION 11 (9.30AM THURSDAY 25TH MARCH) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $100
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SOLD $100
SICILY, Syracuse, reign of Hieron II (275-215 B.C.), AE 26, (17.71 g), obv. diademed head of Hieron beardless to left, rev. horseman prancing to right, holding spear couched, beneth **F*, in exergue IEP**WNOS*, (S.1221, BMC Sicily 595, SNG Cop.842, SNG ANS 825-6). HGC 2, 1548). Very fine, scarce.
Ex William B. Porter Collection (with his descriptive ticket) from CNG Triton VII, January 13-14, 2004 (lot 1327 part).
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