SICILY, Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. Electrotype “16 Litrai – Tetradrachm” (26mm, 13.56 g, 7h). British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (marked RR on edge).Electronic Auction 472 Electrotypes, Silver Sold For $ 180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SICILY, Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. Electrotype “16 Litrai – Tetradrachm” (26mm, 13.56 g, 7h). British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (marked RR on edge). Diademed and veiled head left; thyrsos with fillet to right / Nike driving slow quadriga right; A to right. Head, Guide, Period V.C., 31; cf. GPCG pl. 38, 22 = BM no. 1866,1201.689 (for prototype). Toned. As made. |