Sicily, Syracuse, reign of Hiketas II, (288-279 B.C.), AE litra, (7.92 g), obv. head of youthful Zeus Hellanios to left, thunderbolt behind, rev. eagle to left with open wings standing on thunderbolt, to left SURAK OSIWN, (S.-, BAR 39, CNS 157, SNG ANS 814) (illustrated); AE 22 (9.89 g), struck c.287-283 B.C., obv. wreathed head of Kore left, torch behind, rev. charioteer driving biga right, star above, monogram and X in exergue, (S.-, CNS Calciati 123, BAR 38, cf.SNG ANS 765-6); litra AE 20, (7.27 g), struck circa 283-279 B.C., obv. youthful head of Zeus Hellanios to right around traces of DIOS ELLANIOU, rev. eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings spread, A to left, around SURAKOSIWN, (cf.S.1211, CNS Calciati 168, SNG ANS 799). Toning, very fine and scarce. (3)
Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously CNG Auction 203, lots 27, 28, 31. With tickets.
($220-250)