SICILY, Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. AR 16 Litrai – Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 12.95 g, 11h). Struck circa 218/7-214 BC.Electronic Auction 500 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 1 500. 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, 12.95 g, 11h). Struck circa 218/7-214 BC. Diademed and veiled bust left; [torch to right] / Nike driving fast quadriga right; E below. CCO 40 (D11/R23); BAR Issue 65; HGC 2, 1554; SNG ANS 885 (same obv. die); Gulbenkian 355 (same dies). Toned, flan crack, minor metal flaws, some scratches and scrapes. VF. |