SICILY. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II, 275-215 BC. 5 Litrai (Silver, 17 mm, 4.22 g, 2 h). Diademed and veiled bust of Philistis to left. Rev. [ΒΑΣΙ]ΛΙΣΣΑ[Σ] - ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ Nike driving slow biga to right, holding reins in both hands; to right, A. CCO 237 (D2/R1). SNG ANS 889 (same dies). A beautiful piece with a fine portrait. Good very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.