ANCIENT GREECE - GREEK Sicily, Syracuse, Hieron II (274-216 BC). 5 litrai in the name of Philistis, widow of Hieron II ND (240-215 BC), Syracuse. Av. Diademed and veiled head of Philistis to left; behind, a palm. Rv. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ / ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ. Bige galloping left, driven by Victory; letter E in front of legs. HGC 1557 - SNG ANS 893 - M. Caccamo Caltabiano / B. Carroccio / E. Oteri, Siracusa ellenistica - Le monete "regali" di Ierone II, della sua famiglia e die Siracusani (1997), 220; Silver - 4,48 g - 17,2 mm - 1 h NGC Ch F 5/5 4/5 light marks (8585318-031). Formerly cleaned and evenly worn, with a light grey patina. TTB.