ANCIENT GREECE - GREEK Sicily, Syracuse, fifth democracy (214-212 BC). 12 litrae ND (c.212 BC), Syracuse. Av. Head of Athena left, with Athenian helmet with crest raised on head. Rv. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. Artemis standing left, drawing bow, quiver over shoulder and dog leaping left at her feet. Letters of control above the dog. SNG Cop.- - Burnett, Enna hoard, SNR 62, D34 (1 ex.); Silver - 10.16 g - 24 mm - 6 h With a label stating "BPN 86 8,000" probably for a Banque Populaire du Nord sale, 1986, 8000 francs. Rare variety with ΦΙ/ΔΙ of which only a few examples are known: Sambon & Canessa, 1907, No. 444 = Bourgey, 7 to 9 June 1909, No. 172 = NAC 92/2, 24 May 2016, 1430; Gorny & Mosch 117, 14 October 2002, No. 96. NGC Ch XF 5/5 4/5 (8585318-037). With ΦΙ/ΔΙ on reverse, only a few examples known. The strike is slightly off-centre on the right. Slight wear on the high reliefs and light patina with golden highlights. Superb.