Sicily. Syracuse, Philistis, wife of Hieron II. Circa 240-216 BC. 16 Litrae (Silver, 26.81 mm, 13.59 g). Diademed and veiled head of Philistis left; behind, arrow head. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ/ ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ, Nike driving slow quadriga right, holding reins; above, MI. HGC 2, 1556. Burnett, Enna Hoard –. Nicely toned. Minor die shift on the reverse and almost invisible contact mark. Extremely Fine. A very rare variety with a lovely portrait. Ex Roma Numismatics 27, 22 March 2023, lot 104; Numismatica Ars Classica 64, 17 May 2012, lot 748, Jean Elsen 59, 18 September 1999, lot 52.

Lot # 136

Sicily. Syracuse, Philistis, wife of Hieron II. Circa 240-216 BC. 16 Litrae (Silver, 26.81 mm, 13.59 g). Diademed and veiled head of Philistis left; behind, arrow head. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ/ ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ, Nike driving slow quadriga right, holding reins; above, MI. HGC 2, 1556. Burnett, Enna Hoard –. Nicely toned. Minor die shift on the reverse and almost invisible contact mark. Extremely Fine. A very rare variety with a lovely portrait. Ex Roma Numismatics 27, 22 March 2023, lot 104; Numismatica Ars Classica 64, 17 May 2012, lot 748, Jean Elsen 59, 18 September 1999, lot 52.

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