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SICILY. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II (275-215 BC). AR 16-litrai (27mm, 13.12 gm, 1h). NGC AU 4/5 - 3/5, brushed, flan flaw, die shift. Ca. 240-215/4 BC. Veiled and diademed head of Queen Philistis left; star behind / ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ / ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ, Nike driving slow quadriga right; star above, K in right field. HGC 2, 1556. SNG ANS 880. Attractive toning on bright surfaces.
Ex James Barry Collection (Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 477, 23 September 2020), lot 57; purchased from Ephesus Numismatics, January 2012, with old dealer ticket.
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Estimate: 1000-1500 USD
SICILY. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II (275-215 BC). AR 16-litrai (27mm, 13.12 gm, 1h). NGC AU 4/5 - 3/5, brushed, flan flaw, die shift. Ca. 240-215/4 BC. Veiled and diademed head of Queen Philistis left; star behind / ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ / ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ, Nike driving slow quadriga right; star above, K in right field. HGC 2, 1556. SNG ANS 880. Attractive toning on bright surfaces.
Ex James Barry Collection (Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 477, 23 September 2020), lot 57; purchased from Ephesus Numismatics, January 2012, with old dealer ticket.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/ancients-sicily-syracuse-philistis-wife-of-hieron-ii-275-215-bc-ar-16-litrai-27mm-1312-gm-1h-ngc-au-4-5-/a/3091-32014.s?type=CoinArchives3091
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 1000-1500 USD