Important Ancient Coins

Sicily, Pyrrhus (278-276), Æ 21, head of Herakles left, wearing lion's skin head-dress, rev. Athena Promachos standing right, holding thunderbolt overhead in right hand, shield on left arm, 11.10g/8h (CNS II p.321; SNG ANS 852ff). Very fine, green-brown patina (£40-50)