The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. SICILY. Syracuse , Hieron II (275-215 B.C.), Silver Oktobol, 5.73g,. Head of Athena facing to left, wearing a crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a serpent, a symbol (spear-head?) behind. Rev. IEPΩNOY , Peagsos flying to right, Π below (SNG Lloyd 1541 var.; SNG ANS 868 var.). Lightly toned, extremely fin e. Purchased from Spink & Son Ltd., London, 20 January 1988 US$ 1,500
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