Watch List notes:

SICILY, Syracuse. Hieron II, 275-215 BC. Unit (Bronze, 26mm, 17.25 g 9). Diademed head of Hieron II to left; behind head, thunderbolt. Rev. ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ Helmeted cavalryman riding horse prancing to right, holding couched lance with his right hand; below right, monogram of ΑΡ. SNG Copenhagen 835. SNG Fitzwilliam 1417. A charming portrait of particularly fine style. Some corrosion, otherwise, good very fine.


From a Czech collection, sold by Karel Chaura, Prague (1869-1945).