Hieron II, 270-215 BC. Silver 16 Litrai 240-215 BC. In name of Philistis. Obv. Diademed and veiled head of Philistis left, cup behind. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ - ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ. Quadriga driven right by Nike. E below. Sear 988; Luynes 1373. AR. 13.33 g. VF+ light corrosion
Certified authentic in 1973 by Davis & Clarck, Paris, later another expertise by Dr. Cahn, Basel. Same obverse die as CNG auction 94 lot 132.