Sicily, Syracuse, reign of Hieron II, (275-215 B.C.), AE 26, (17.80 g), obv. diademed head of Hieron beardless to left, uncertain (plough) behind, rev. horseman prancing to right, holding spear couched, beneath T, in exergue IEPWNOS, (S.1221, Calciati 193 [p.359]). Very fine with attractive dark patina.
Ex Robert Rossini Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 102 (lot 4142).
($90-100)