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Lot # 204
Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron II (275-215 BC). AE 20 mm, c. 275-269/265 BC. Obv. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN. Head of Kore left, wearing wreath of grain ears, earring and necklace; behind, poppy head(?). Rev. Bull butting left; above, club and IA; in exergue, IE. HGC 2 1469; CNS II 191 Dsi R1 33; SNG ANS 573; BAR issue 53. AE. 5.81 g. 20.00 mm. Amazing example. Lovely glossy greyish green patina. In the highest state of preservation for bronze coin. Good EF.