ANCIENT GREECE - GREEK Sicily, Syracuse, Hieron II (274-216 BC). 16 litrai in the name of Philistis, widow of Hieron II ND (240-215 BC), Syracuse. Av. diademed and veiled head of Philistis left; behind, a small crown. Rv. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ / ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ. Quadriga in step right, led by Victory standing right; letter Φ above. SNG Lloyd 1544 - M. Caccamo Caltabiano / B. Carroccio / E. Oteri, Siracusa ellenistica - Le monete "regali" di Ierone II, della sua famiglia e die Siracusani (1997), 171; Silver - 13.39 g - 26.5 mm - 5 h From the Lanz Munchen 30 sale, 26 November 1984, No. 111. NGC Ch XF 5/5 3/5 Fine Style marks brushed (8585318-030). Fine scratches on the cheek. Regular and light wear on the high relief. The blank is slightly oblong, with a slightly off-centre strike. Iridescent patina. Almost Superb. Queen Philistis is known from her coins and from an inscription in the theatre of Syracuse where she appears next to Queen Nereis, wife of Gelon, the son of Hieron II.