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Sicily, Morgantina AR 8 Litrai. The Sikeliotes, circa 214-212 BC. Head of Persephone to left, veiled and wearing wreath of grain ears; holly leaf to right / Nike, holding kentron and reins, driving fast quadriga to right; monogram above, ΣIKEΛIΩTAN in exergue. Erim & Jaunzems II; BAR Issue 3; Campana 12; SNG ANS 1168; SNG Lloyd 1578; Gulbenkian 362 = Bement 557; Jameson 885; HGC 2, 910. 6.75g, 21mm, 6h.
Very Fine. Very Rare.
From a private European collection;
Ex Amilcare Collection;
Acquired from Naville Numismatics Ltd.
As part of the Syracusan kingdom of Hieron II, Morgantina was implicitly allied to Rome. After the death of Hieron however, Morgantina in 214 BC switched its allegiance to Carthage. The city remained autonomous and acted as a centre of pro-Carthaginian operations in Sicily until it was conquered in 211 by Roman forces - the last Sicilian city to fall.
Very Fine. Very Rare.
From a private European collection;
Ex Amilcare Collection;
Acquired from Naville Numismatics Ltd.
As part of the Syracusan kingdom of Hieron II, Morgantina was implicitly allied to Rome. After the death of Hieron however, Morgantina in 214 BC switched its allegiance to Carthage. The city remained autonomous and acted as a centre of pro-Carthaginian operations in Sicily until it was conquered in 211 by Roman forces - the last Sicilian city to fall.