Lot 4
Sicily, Syracuse, Philistis (wife of Hieron II, 275‑215 BC) AR 16 Litrai, c. 240‑218/5 BC.

Ancient, British and World Coins - 114 | C24002
Auction: 7 March 2024 at 10:00 GMT
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
Description
Sicily, Syracuse, Philistis (wife of Hieron II, 275‑215 BC) AR 16 Litrai, c. 240‑218/5 BC. Diademed and veiled bust of Philistis facing left. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ – ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ, Nike driving quadriga right, holding reins, ΑΦ above. (HGC 2, 1556). Extremely Fine.
Footnote
Ex. CNG Review Winter 1998, SP 1002.

