Sicily, Syracuse, Philistis, wife of Hieron II (275-215), 16 Litrai, c. 218-215 BC; AR (g 14,00; mm 27; h 12); Diademed and veiled head of Philistis l.; behind, oak leaf, Rv. BAΣIΛIΣΣAΣ, Nike driving fast quadriga r., holding reins and kentron; below, E; in ex. ΦIΛIΣTIΔOΣ. CCO pl. III, 20 (D2 / R5).
Lighty toned, extremely fine.