Important Ancient Coins

GREEK COINAGES, 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, AΦ above, 12.85g/10h (cf. Burnett, RSN 62 [1983], 18-29; cf. SNG ANS 869-81). Bright appearance, good very fine £400-500