Ancients
SICILY. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II (275-215 BC). AR 16-litrai (27mm, 13.16 gm, 4h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 3/5. 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. Fiery rainbow toning on bright surfaces.
Ex Myntauktioner i Sverige, Auction 35 (22 November 2020), lot 978
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