Sicily, Syracuse Æ 23mm. Struck in the name of Pyrrhos, King of Epeiros, circa 278-276 BC. Wreathed head of Kore to right; rose(?) behind / Demeter seated slightly to right, holding grain ear and sceptre; BAΣIΛEΩ[Σ] to right, ΠΥΡΡΟΥ to left. CNS 185; SNG ANS 836-41 var. (symbols); HGC 3.1, 269. 7.52g, 21mm, 3h.
Near Extremely Fine; pleasant green patina.
From the Italo Vecchi Collection.