Rare Denomination
203, Lot: 36. Estimate $150. Sold for $185. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SICILY, Syracuse. Fifth Democracy or Roman Rule. 214-212 BC or later. Æ 15mm (2.89 g, 12h). Struck circa 214-212 or 205-200 BC. Diademed head of Poseidon right; crescent behind / Ornamented trident head flanked by two dolphins. CNS 209; cf. SNG ANS 1052 (Hieron II; indistinct symbol on obv.). VF, green patina. Rare denomination.
From the D. Alighieri Collection.