SICILY. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II, 275-215 BC. 16 Litrai (Silver, 26 mm, 13.57 g, 1 h), 218/7-214. Diademed and veiled bust of Philistis to left; behind, long torch. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ / [ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ] Nike driving quadriga galloping to right; below horses, Ε. Burnett, Enna 48 (same dies). CCO 36 (D11/R19). SNG ANS 886-7 (same obverse die). SNG Copenhagen 823 (same reverse die). A lovely example, with a fine portrait, an especially lively reverse, and beautiful surfaces. Reverse struck slightly off center and with minor die faults, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 88, 14 September 2011, 35 and Bank Leu 48, 10 May 1989, 77.