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SICILY. Syracuse. Queen Philistis, wife of Hieron II (275-215 BC). AR 5 litrae (4.35 gm). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, light marks. Ca. 240-215/4 BC. Diademed and veiled head of Philistis left; wreath behind / BAΣIΛIΣΣAΣ above, ΦIΛIΣTIΔAΣ in exergue, Nike driving galloping biga left; Φ in left field. SNG ANS 893. Rare.
From the Alessandro Magnaguti Collection (Part IV, Santamaria, 15 June 1951), lot 449.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 800-1200 USD
SICILY. Syracuse. Queen Philistis, wife of Hieron II (275-215 BC). AR 5 litrae (4.35 gm). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, light marks. Ca. 240-215/4 BC. Diademed and veiled head of Philistis left; wreath behind / BAΣIΛIΣΣAΣ above, ΦIΛIΣTIΔAΣ in exergue, Nike driving galloping biga left; Φ in left field. SNG ANS 893. Rare.
From the Alessandro Magnaguti Collection (Part IV, Santamaria, 15 June 1951), lot 449.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/ancients-sicily-syracuse-queen-philistis-wife-of-hieron-ii-275-215-bc-ar-5-litrae-435-gm-ngc-choice-xf-5-5/a/3082-33022.s?type=CoinArchives3082
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 800-1200 USD