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Sicily. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II (274-216 BC). AR 5 Litrai, c. 218/7-214 BC. Obv. Diademed and veiled head left; palm behind. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑ / ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ. Nike driving fast biga left; [to left, E]. HGC 2 1557; SNG ANS 893; BAR Issue 68; CCO 221 (D2/R2). 4.50 g. 17.00 mm. RR. Lovely dark tone, hint of iridescence. About EF.