Superb Hieron II
Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron II (274-215 BC). AE 26.5 mm. c. 230-215 BC. Obv. Diademed head left. Rev. Horseman riding right, holding spear; below, E; in exergue, IERΩNOΣ. HGC 2 1548; CNS II 195 R1 14. 18.51 g. 27.00 mm. A very attractive example, from masterly engraved dies. Lovely greyish-green patina. EF.