

Sicily. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II (274-216 BC). AR 16 Litrai-Tetradrachm, c. 218-214 BC. Obv. Diademed and veiled head left; thyrsos to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ / ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ. Nike driving slow quadriga right; crescent above, [A to right]. SNG ANS 876; HGC 2 1556; CCO D15/R21. 13.53 g. 27 mm. A superb example nicely toned. Well struck from artistic dies. Good EF.
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