SICILY. Syracuse. Hieron II, 275-215 BC. 1 1/2 Litra (Silver, 11 mm, 1.14 g, 7 h), circa 218-215. Bust of Artemis to left, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace, and with quiver over her far shoulder. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΙ Owl, with closed wings, standing to right, head facing; in field to left, Α. Boston MFA 480. CCO 310.6 ( this coin, D4/R3). HGC 2, 1425. SNG München 1440. Very rare and with beautiful old collection toning. Good very fine.

Ex Sternberg XXIV, 19-20 November 1990, 26.