Lot 194:
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; grain ear to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑ / ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ. Nike driving quadriga right; crescent above; to right, KIΣ; below horses, grain ear. HGC 2 1554; SNG ANS 882; BAR Issue 65; CCO 71 (D17/R48). AR. 13.15 g. 27.50 mm. Lovely dark tone, hint of iridescence. Intentional antique graffiti on horse's heads. Some peripheral roughness on lower obverse, otherwise. about EF/EF.
Start price € 800
Current price € 1400
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