Ancients
SICILY. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II (275-215 BC). AR 16-litrai (27mm, 13.38 gm, 3h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 2/5, brushed. Ca. 240-215/4 BC. Veiled and diademed head of Queen Philistis left; wreath behind / ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ / ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ, Nike driving slow quadriga right; Φ above. HGC 2, 1556. SNG ANS 872-874. Bright surfaces with areas of toning.
Ex Harlan Berk, private sale with old dealer ticket
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 1600-2400 USD