SICILY, Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. AR 5 Litrai – Drachm (19mm, 4.45 g, 9h). Struck circa 217-215 BC. EF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 86. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 3 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SICILY, Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. AR 5 Litrai – Drachm (19mm, 4.45 g, 9h). Struck circa 217-215 BC. Diademed and veiled bust left; palm frond to right / BAΣIΛIΣΣAΣ ΦIΛIΣTIΔOΣ, Nike driving fast quadriga right, holding reins in both hands; E to right. CCO 224 (D4/R3); BAR Issue 68; HGC 2, 1558; SNG ANS 892 (same dies); SNG Lockett 1016 (same dies); BMC 559 (same dies); Boston MFA 478 (same dies). Toned with some iridescence and light golden hues, hairline flan crack, slight porosity. EF. Rare.


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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