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Lot 37: Sicily. Syracuse. Philistis. wife of Hieron II AR 5 Litrae

AUCTION:  Ancient Imports (Auction 314)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $720
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Description

Sicily. Syracuse. Philistis. wife of Hieron II AR 5 Litrae
Attribution: Cf. Burnett 34 (16 Litrae with same symbols); SNG ANS 889 type (symbols)
Date: 216-215 BC
Obverse: Diademed veiled head of Philistis left
Reverse: BAΣIΛIΣΣAΣ above Nike driving biga right, ΦIΛIΣTIΔOΣ in exergue
Size: 18.74mm
Weight: 4.5 grams
Notes: VF. Rare. Choice detail and medium old cabinet toning.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Marc Breitsprecher
  • Lot #: 37
  • Listing #: 199623
  • Closed: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 4:18:00 PM CT
  • Estimate: $1,200