Sicily, Syracuse, Philistis, wife of Hieron II (275-215), 16 Litrai, c. 218-215 BC; AR (g 14,14; mm 26; h 6); Diademed and veiled head of Philistis l.; behind, wreath, Rv. BAΣIΛIΣΣAΣ, Nike driving slow quadriga r., holding reins; before, Φ; in ex. ΦIΛIΣTIΔOΣ. CCO pl. XIV, 147 (D3 / R6).
Cabinet tone, good extremely fine.