SYRACUSE. Hieron II, ca. 274-216 B.C. AR 3 Chalcous. Helmeted head of Athena l. Rv. XIII, ΣYPAKOΣI[ΩN] above, AΦ below. 0.80 grams. SNG ANS 907 (same dies). An extremely rare denomination, absent from most collections, public or private. Good surfaces toned a pale gray. Close to Extremely Fine. (Est. $350-$450)
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