Sicily. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II (274-216 BC). AR 16 Litrai-Tetradrachm, c. 240-218/5 BC. Obv. Diademed and veiled head left; behind, wreath. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑ / ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ. Nike driving quadriga right; before horses, Φ. HGC 2 1554; SNG ANS 871; CCO pl. XIV, 147. 13.20 g. 26.50 mm. Lovely dark tone, hint of iridescence. Good VF.
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