CNG 102, Lot: 161. Estimate $1000. Sold for $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SICILY, Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. AR 16 Litrai – Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 12.75 g, 10h). Struck circa 218/7-214 BC. Diademed and veiled bust left; torch to right / Nike driving fast quadriga right; E below. CCO 40 (D11/R23); BAR Issue 65; HGC 2, 1554. VF, surfaces a little bright, edge chip on reverse.

From the Allan Smith, M.D. Collection, purchased from Forum Ancient Coins, 14 October 2009.