

Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron II (275-215 BC). AE 27.5, c. 230-218/5 BC. Obv. Diademed head left. Rev. Warrior, holding couched lance, on horse prancing right; ΣΩ monogram below, [IE]PΩN[OΣ] in exergue. HGC 2 1548; CNS II 195; SNG ANS 952. 18.83 g. 27.00 mm. A very attractive example. Glossy deep olive green patina. Good VF.