Lot Essay
This piece was issued during the Carthaginian invasion of Gela by General Himilco.
Details
Sicily, Syracuse (c. 405 BC), Gold 1 1/3-Litrai, 1.0 gms., head of young Herakles right wearing lion-skin, rev., incuse square quartered with female head in deeper circular incuse (SNG ANS 350-1, SNG Lloyd 1416), close to extremely fine