SICILY. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II, 275-215 B.C. AR 16 Litrai (Tetradrachm) (13.57 gms), ca. 240-218/5 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Die Shift. HGC-2, 1556; BAR Issue-65. Obverse: Diademed and veiled head left; wreath to right; Reverse: Nike driving slow quadriga right; Φ above. Most attractively toned and highly enticing, this example features a deepening in color around the devices, further accentuating them. Well centered and exceptionally enticing.
