SICILY, Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. AR 16 Litrai – Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 13.42 g, 11h). Struck circa 240-218/5 BC. VF.

Electronic Auction 525 – Session 1
Lot: 94. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 2 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SICILY, Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. AR 16 Litrai – Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 13.42 g, 11h). Struck circa 240-218/5 BC. Diademed and veiled head left; wreath to right / Nike driving slow quadriga right; Φ above. CCO 172 (D14/R23); BAR Issue 65; HGC 2, 1556; Boston MFA 476 (same dies). Toned, some scratches, deposits at edge on obverse. VF.


Closing Date and Time: 19 October 2022 at 10:31:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.