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Lot 101: Sicily, Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. 275-215 B.C. AR 5 litrai. Ca. 218/7-214 B.C.

AUCTION:  Triskeles - Auction 20 (Auction 325)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $510
  • 4 Bid(s)
Description

Sicily, Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. 275-215 B.C. AR 5 litrai (18 mm, 3.83 g, 10 h). Ca. 218/7-214 B.C. Diademed and veiled bust of Philistis left / ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑ[Σ] ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ, Nike driving slow quadriga right; in right field, Φ. CCO 233 (D1/R1); BAR issue 65; HGC 2, 1559. A few light marks under tone, edge bump on reverse. Very fine.

Ex Cederlind Estate (CNG 102, 18 May 2016), 164.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
  • Lot #: 101
  • Listing #: 216818
  • Closed: Friday, June 30, 2017 3:33:20 PM CT
  • Estimate: $500