Sicily. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II (274-216 BC). AR 16 Litrae, c. 216-215 BC. D/ Diademed and veiled head of Philistis left; grain ear behind. R/ BAΣIΛIΣΣAΣ/KI. Nike driving fast quadriga right; grain ear below, ΦIΛIΣTIΔOY in exergue. Burnett 43; SNG ANS-; BMC 548; HGC 2,1554. AR. g. 12.79 mm. 27.50 A very attractive example, brilliant, superb and lightly toned. EF.