Ancients
SICILY. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II (275-215 BC). AR 16-litrae (26mm, 13.12 gm, 5h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5. Ca. 240-215/4 BC. Veiled, diademed head of Queen Philistis left; star to right / ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ / ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ, Nike driving walking quadriga right, reins in both hands; star above. HGC 2, 1556. cf. SNG ANS 878.
Ex Thomas Bentley Cederlind, private sale with old dealer tag.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 2000-2500 USD