

Sicily. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II (274-216 BC). AR 16 Litrai-Tetradrachm, c. 240-218/5 BC. Obv. Diademed and veiled head left; to right, palm frond. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ / ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ. Nike driving quadriga right; below horses, A. HGC 2 1554; SNG ANS 869. 13.83 g. 27.5 mm. Cleaning marks, otherwise. good VF.
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