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 - 13,48 g - 25,5 mm - 10 h NGC Ch XF 4/5 3/5 Fine Style edge chip die shift (8585318-026). With a beautiful old collector's patina and only minimal marks. 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.