SICILY. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II, 275-215 BC. 16 Litrai or Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 13.55 g, 3 h), circa 240-218/5. Diademed and veiled bust of Philistis to left; behind, wreath. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ - ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ Nike driving slow quadriga to right, holding reins in both hands; above, Φ. Burnett, Enna, 25 ( same dies ). CCO 171 (D13/R23). SNG Lloyd 1544 ( same dies ). Lightly toned and with an elegant portrait. Minor flan faults on the obverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.
Ex Hess-Divo 332, 31 May 2017, 18 and 51 Gallery, 9 December 2013, 68, and previously privately acquired from Anne Demeester.
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Starting price | 5'000 CHF |