35 / 194
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Sicily, Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II. Silver 16 Litrai (13.24 g), 275-215 BC. Under Hieron II, ca.
218/7-215 BC. Diademed and veiled head of Philistis left. Rev. [
BA
]
SILISSAS FILISTIDOS
, Nike,
holding reins, driving slow quadriga right; in right field, A. CCO 213 (D21/R19); BAR issue 65; SNG
ANS 876 (same dies). Underlying luster present. Nearly Mint State.
$2,500
From the Dionysus Collection.
60
Sicily, Syracuse. Fifth Democracy. Silver 12 Litrai (10.19 g), 214-212 BC. Helmeted head of Athena left;
behind, A
G
monogram.Rev.
SURAKOSIWN
, Artemis standing left, drawing bow; at side, hound spring-
ing left; in left field,
SW
. Enna 14 (dies 5/i); BAR issue 84. Attractively toned antique grey and golden
hues. Extremely Fine.
$1,500
From the Dionysus Collection
Ex ArtCoins Roma 7 (20 May 2013), lot 202
Ex Künker 193 (26 September 2011), lot 92
Ex Baldwin’s 47 (25 September 2006), lot 22.
61
Sicily, Zankle-Messana. Silver Drachm (5.19 g), ca. 500-493 BC. DANKLE, dolphin leaping left within
sickle-shaped harbor. Rev. Nine-part incuse square with scallop shell in center. Gielow 57ff;; SNG ANS
302ff. A well struck example. Somewhat porous, cleaned now lightly toned. Choice Very Fine. $1,500
From the Dionysus Collection
Ex Monetarium FPL 52 (Autumn 1989), lot 30.