Spectacular Hellenistic Portrait


Sicily. Syracuse. Hieronymos (215-214 BC). AR 10 Litrai, c. 215-214 BC. Obv. Diademed head left, with sideburn. Rev. BAΣIΛEOΣ IEPΩNYMOY. Winged thunderbolt; ΑΦ above. HGC 2 1567; SNG ANS 1027; Holloway 28 (O13/R22). 8.39 g. 23.00 mm. Sharply struck and bright surfaces; spectacular portrait of the young tyrant; old cabinet tone with enchanting golden hues. Old collector label. Good EF.