SICILY. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. AR 16 Litrai (Tetradrachm) (13.58 gms), ca. 240-216 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Die Shift.
HGC-2, 1556; cf. SNG ANS-869-81 (symbols). Obverse: Diademed and veiled head left; grain ear to right; Reverse: Nike driving slow quadriga right; A to right. Quite deeply toned and only slightly off-center on the obverse, this highly engaging specimen presents great overall eye appeal as well as a splendid pedigree.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Ex: Ars Classica XV (6/1930) Lot # 414.
Ex: Comte Lestrange Collection (Egger XXIII - 11/1909) Lot # 286.
Estimate: $1500 - $3000