16 Litrai - Philistis (269 BC - 215 BC) front 16 Litrai - Philistis (269 BC - 215 BC) back
16 Litrai - Philistis (269 BC - 215 BC) photo
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16 Litrai - Philistis 269 BC - 215 BC

 
Silver 13.57 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Syracuse (Sicily)
King
Hieron II (275 BC - 215 BC)
Queen
Philistis (275 BC - 215 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
269 BC - 215 BC
Value
16 Litrai
Currency
Litra
Composition
Silver
Weight
13.57 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#390924
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Slow quadriga driven right by Nike, holding reins with both hands; in field, Φ.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
BAΣIΛIΣΣAΣ – ΦIΛIΣTIΔΟΣ
Φ

Comment

CCO 175.

Interesting fact

The 16 Litrai coin from Syracuse (Sicily) featuring Philistis (269 BC - 215 BC) is interesting because it is one of the earliest coins to feature a female figure on one side and a male figure on the other. This coin was issued during a time when women were not typically depicted on coins, making it a unique and significant piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (269 BC - 215 BC)  - - - - - -

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