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16 litra-piece of Syracuse with head of Philistis, struck under Hieron II
Greek
Hellenistic Period
274–216 B.C.
Mint: Sicily, Syracuse
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 27 mm. Weight: 13.54 gm. Die Axis: 2
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.140
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CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0476.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Philistis (wife of Hieron II) left, wearing fillet and veil.
Behind head, a wreath.
Reverse: Quadriga with horses walking to right, driven by Nike.
In field above:
Inscription in Greek above and below.
Behind head, a wreath.
Reverse: Quadriga with horses walking to right, driven by Nike.
In field above:
Inscription in Greek above and below.