SICILY, Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. AR 16 Litrai – Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 13.22 g, 5h). Struck circa 240-218/5 BC.Electronic Auction 513 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 4 750. 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 (25.5mm, 13.22 g, 5h). Struck circa 240-218/5 BC. Diademed and veiled head left; star to right / Nike driving slow quadriga right; star above, K to right. CCO 111 (D8/R21); BAR Issue 65; HGC 2, 1556. Lightly toned, roughness, scratches, minor doubling on reverse. Good VF. |