SICILY, Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. AR 16 Litrai – Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 13.58 g, 6h). Struck circa 240-218/5 BC. EF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 85. Estimated: $ 2 000

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 4 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SICILY, Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. AR 16 Litrai – Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 13.58 g, 6h). Struck circa 240-218/5 BC. Diademed and veiled head left; grain ear to right / BAΣIΛIΣΣAΣ ΦIΛIΣTIΔOΣ, Nike, wearing long chiton, holding reins in both hands, driving fast quadriga right; crescent above, KIΣ to right, grain ear below. CCO 70 (D17/R47); Burnett, Enna 41; BAR Issue 65; HGC 2, 1554; SNG München 1350 (same dies). Iridescent tone, traces of find patina, slight die wear on obverse. EF.

From the Wayne Scheible Collection, purchased from Harlan J Berk, Ltd. (their ticket included).


The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session One – Lot 1-337 will be held Tuesday morning, 9 January 2024 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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