The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, Syracuse: 16 Litrai, struck under Philistis (wife of Hieron II), c. 218-214 by the magistrate Mi-

Obverse: diademed and veiled bust of Philistis left, spearhead behind

Reverse: βασιλισσaσ φιλιστιδοσ: slow quadriga stepping right, Nike holding reins in each hand; μι above

Metal: silver; Sikel weight standard; 13.62g/7h

References: CCO 181 [D19/R31]; Burnett –; Ashmolean 2110 var. [control marks]

Condition: Extremely fine and beautifully toned; struck from dies of magnificent Hellenistic style £2,000-£2,600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Bt Baldwin, July 1947