Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II (275-215 BC). AR 16 litrae (29mm, 13.75 gm, 12h). Ca. 218/7-214 BC. Diademed and veiled head of Philistis left; behind, uncertain symbol / BAΣIΛIΣΣAΣ above, ΦIΛIΣTIΔOΣ in exergue, Nike, holding reins, driving galloping quadriga right; below horses' forelegs, monogram. Cf. Burnett 41-3. Cf. SNG ANS 882-8. Two small edge chips, surface marks. Very FineFrom the Mayflower Collection.
Estimate: 600.00-900.00 USD