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16 Litrai - Philistis 218 BC - 214 BC

 
Silver 13.50 g 26.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Syracuse (Sicily)
King
Hieron II (275 BC - 215 BC)
Queen
Philistis (275 BC - 215 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
218 BC - 214 BC
Value
16 Litrai
Currency
Litra
Composition
Silver
Weight
13.50 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#276124
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Nike driving quadriga galloping to right; above, crescent with points upwards; to right, KIΣ; below horses, grain ear.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ
KIΣ

Comment

CCO 70 (D17/R47); BAR Issue 65.

Interesting fact

The 16 Litrai coin from Syracuse (Sicily) featuring Philistis (218 BC - 214 BC) is interesting because it is one of the few coins from ancient Greece that depicts a woman in a non-mythological context. Philistis was a prominent female figure in Syracuse, known for her wisdom and political influence. Her image on the coin reflects the importance of women in the society of that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (218 BC - 214 BC)  - - - - - -

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