Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 1
 Lot: 51

       SICILY, Syracuse: Hieron II. 274-216 BC. AV drachm (4.27 
       gm).

       SICILY. Syracuse. Hieron II (274-216 BC). Gold drachm 
       (4.27 gm). Head of Kore left, wreathed with grain, 
       wearing pearl necklace, bucranium behind / [IER]WNOS, 
       charioteer driving fast biga left, E beneath horses. SNG 
       ANS 865-866. SNG Copenhagen 818 (same obverse die). 
       Usual die rust. Extremely fine 

       Ex NFA (1977), lot 102; Leu 13 (1975), lot 75 


       Estimated Value: $ 1,500 

...Sold for $900 USD [ approx 684 EUR, 477 GBP ] plus 15% buyers fee. 

Gemini I Auction Closed Jan 11-12, 2005. 

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear (www.freemanandsear.com) 
     and Harlan J Berk (www.harlanjberk.com).