Image: Syracuse Philistis Tetradrachm 218 BC 80000114

Description: Sicily, Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. AR 16 Litrai – Tetradrachm (13.42 g, 6h). Struck circa 218/7-214 BC. Diademed and veiled bust left; spear to right BAΣIΛIΣΣAΣ ΦIΛIΣTIΔOΣ, Nike, holding reins in both hands, driving slow quadriga right; MI above. CCO 182 (D19/R32); BAR Issue 65; SNG ANS -; SNG Lloyd -; Basel -; SKA 3, lot 135 (same dies); G. Manganaro, “Un ripostiglio siciliano del 214-211 a. C. e la datazione del denarius” in JNG 31/32, 1 (same dies). Good VF, toned, a few minor marks under tone. Ex A.D.M. Collection (Numismatic Ars Classica O, 13 May 2004), lot 1416.
Title: Syracuse Philistis Tetradrachm 218 BC 80000114
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