© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
16 Litrai - Philistis 274 BC - 212 BC
| Silver | 13.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| King | Hieron II (275 BC - 215 BC) |
| Queen | Philistis (275 BC - 215 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 274 BC - 212 BC |
| Value | 16 Litrai |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.46 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#389580 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fast quadriga driven right by Nike; in right field, KIΣ, above, crescent and below, ear of barley with stalk.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛIΣΣAΣ
KIΣ
ΦIΛIΣTIΔOΣ
Comment
CCO 71.
Interesting fact
The 16 Litrai coin from Syracuse (Sicily) featuring Philistis (274 BC - 212 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, and her image on the coin reflects the important role that women played in the city's society during that time.
