Electrotype: Sicily, Syracuse AR 32 Litrai. British Museum electrotype; stamped MB (Latin initials for Museum). Time of Hieron II, circa 240-215 BC. Diademed head right; Φ below, monogram to right / Nike, holding reins, driving fast quadriga right; BAΣIΛIΣOΣ and star above, K below, IEPΩNOΣ in exergue. Head, Guide V C, 30; cf. BMC 525; cf. HGC 2, 1545. 27.91g, 34mm, 12h.
Condition as seen.
Acquired from Baldwin's of St. James's.