

Sicily. Syracuse. Agathokles (317-289 BC). AE Hemilitron, c. 289-287 BC. Obv. Head of Persephone left, wearing wreath of grain; before, traces of ethnic; behind, flower. Rev. Bull butting left; above, caduceus; in exergue, ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ. CNS II 104 (var.); HGC 2 1489. 3.01 g. 18 mm. RR. Variety with the ethnic in exergue, unlisted in CNS. Lovely deep green patina with minor flaws. VF/Good VF.