Pre-Long Beach Auction #90

Sicily, Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. Silver 5 Litrai (4.42 g), 275-215 BC. Under Hieron II, ca. 218/7-215 BC. Diademed and veiled head of Philistis left; behind, palm. Reverse: BAΣIΛIΣΣAΣ ΦIΛIΣTIΔOΣ, Nike, holding kentron and reins, driving galloping quadriga left; in left field, E. CCO 221 (D2/R2); BAR issue 68; SNG ANS 893 (same dies). Nicely toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
Purchased from Kirk Davis, June 1999.