Lot 453 | Sicily, Syracuse, Philistis, Wife of of Hieron II (274-216 BC), 16 Litrae or Tetradrachm; AR (12,80 g; 27 mm)

Bertolami Fine Art - Máchova 838, Vinohrady 18, 120 00 Prague
Auction 309 – Ancient Greek and Byzantine Coins Auction 309 – Session II
Thursday 26 September 2024 hours 14:30 (UTC +01:00)

Sicily, Syracuse, Philistis, Wife of of Hieron II (274-216 BC), 16 Litrae or Tetradrachm; AR (12,80 g; 27 mm)

Struck circa 240-218/5 BC. Diademed and veiled head l.; wreath to r.; Rv. Nike driving slow quadriga r.; Φ above. CCO 166 (D10/R21); BAR Issue 65; HGC 2, 1556; SNG ANS 874; McClean 1401. Slightly doubled obverse, otherwise near extremely fine / good extremely fine.