

Sicily. Syracuse. Pyrrhos (278-276 BC). AE 22.5 mm. Obv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion’s skin headdress. Rev. ΣYPAKO - ΣIΩN. Athena Promachos advancing right, brandishing javelin and holding shield on outstretched arm. HGC 2 1451; CNS II 182. 10.14 g. 22.50 mm. A choice example. Lovely chocolate brown patina, with green hues. Good VF/VF.