SICILY, Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. AR 16 Litrai – Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.40 g, 6h). Struck circa 217-215 BC. Near EF.

Triton XXVIII
Lot: 111.
Closing Date: Jan 15 2025 11:00 ET

Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 2 000

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SICILY, Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. AR 16 Litrai – Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.40 g, 6h). Struck circa 217-215 BC. Diademed and veiled head left; spearhead to right / BAΣIΛIΣΣAΣ ΦIΛIΣTIΔOΣ, Nike, wearing long chiton, holding reins in both hands, driving slow quadriga right; MI above. CCO 181 (D19/R31); BAR Issue 65; HGC 2, 1556; Ars Classica XVII, lot 294 (same dies). Deep iridescent tone, minor scratches, flan flaw on obverse, deposits on reverse. Near EF. Click here for a video presentation on this collection.

From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection, purchased, 1987.


The final winners of all Triton XXVIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2025.

Triton XXVIII – Session One – Lot 1–287 will be held Tuesday morning, 14 January 2025 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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