Ancient Coins

Sicily, Sicily, Syracuse, Philistis (wife of Hieron II), 16 Litrai, c. 216-215, diademed and veiled bust left, grain-ear behind, rev. Nike driving quadriga right, ki above grain-ear below, 13.07g/7h (Burnett, RSN 62 [1983], 43). Bright appearance, extremely fine and well-struck (£800-900)