SICILY, Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. AR 16 Litrai – Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 13.40 g, 9h). Struck circa 218/7-215 BC.Electronic Auction 461 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 1 200. 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, 13.40 g, 9h). Struck circa 218/7-215 BC. Diademed and veiled bust left; grain ear behind / Nike driving galloping quadriga right; KI above, thunderbolt below. CCO 67 (D17/R44); BAR Issue 65; HGC 2, 1556. Light golden tone, slight die shift and minor metal flaws on reverse. Good VF. |