Sicily, Syracuse, Queen Philistis, wife of Hieron II (275-215 BC), 16 litrai, veiled bust left; star behind head, rev., ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ, Nike driving quadriga right; crescent above; ΚΙΣ on right; corn ear below, 13.63g, die axis 11.00 (SNG ANS 877/882), extremely fine. Provenance: Peus 299, 6 May 1980, lot 101.
(1000-1500 GBP)