Ancients
SICILY. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II (275-215 BC). AR 16-litrae (26mm, 13.56 gm, 7h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. Ca. 240-215/4 BC. Veiled and diademed head of Queen Philistis left; star behind / ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ / ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ, Nike driving fast quadriga right, KIΣ before, crescent above, grain ear right below. SNG ANS 882 var. (grain ear on obverse)
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Estimate: 2000-2500 USD