Description: Sicily, Syracuse, Hieron II (275 - 215 BC). Struck 275 - 269 BC. Head of Persephone (Kore) left / Bull butting left, club above Σ, IE in exergue.

Diameter: AE17 mm

Weight: 3,8 g

Grade: VF/gF

Attribution: BAR issue 53; CNS 192; SNG ANS 598 (Agathokles)

Commentary: dark patina with some deposits, sharp obverse

History: Hieron became commander of the troops on the departure of Pyrrhos, and after defeating the marouding Mamertines, the greatful citizens made him king.

Article Number: 019-02-06-41652