Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II (274-215 BC).. AR 16 Litrai-Tetradrachm. Struck circa 216-215 BC

Exceptional Philistis

Lot # 229

Sicily. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II (274-215 BC). AR 16 Litrai-Tetradrachm. Struck circa 216-215 BC. Obv. Diademed and veiled bust left; thyrsos behind. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑ / ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ. Nike in walking quadriga right; crescent above, [A before]. HGC 2 1554; SNG ANS 876; BAR Issue 65; BMC 553; de Nanteuil 395; Winterthur 989. AR. 13.57 g. 27.00 mm. Superb example. Brilliant and lightly toned with warm hues. EF. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 60.

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