Siracusa, Hiketas II (287-278 a.C.)

SICILY.SYRACUSE.Hiketas II 287-278 BC.AE.( 8.87g, 25mm, 2h)

laurate beadless head of Zeus Hellanios right.

Reverse.ΣΥΡΑ—ΚΟΣΙΩΝ, eagles standing left on thunderbolt, wings open.

Ref: SNG ANS 790.

Very fine, reddish-brown patina, weak strike on breast of eagle.

Ex Boyd collection ( Baldwin's auction 42 2005 part lot 6 ).Sold with his ticket which states purchase from Baldwins July (18)90