Lot 13: SICILY. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Struck circa 216-215 BC.

AUCTION: Sale 215

Description

SICILY. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm - 13.34 g). Struck circa 216-215 BC. Diademed and veiled head of Philistis left; wreath behind / Nike in walking quadriga right, holding reins in both hands; F above. Burnett, "The Enna Hoard," SNR 62, 18ff; SNG ANS 872ff. VF, toned, some peripheral roughness on the reverse.

Ex Italo Vecchi 17 (15 December 1999), lot 148.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 13
Listing #: 202037
Closed: Thursday, October 30, 2008 5:24:00 PM CT
Estimate: $750

Sold Winning Bid: $935
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 13
Listing #: 202037
Closed: Thursday, October 30, 2008 5:24:00 PM CT
Estimate: $750