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16 Litrai - Philistis 275 BC - 215 BC

 
Silver 13.59 g 25.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Syracuse (Sicily)
King
Hieron II (275 BC - 215 BC)
Queen
Philistis (275 BC - 215 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
275 BC - 215 BC
Value
16 Litrai
Currency
Litra
Composition
Silver
Weight
13.59 g
Diameter
25.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#185228
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Nike driving quadriga moving slowly to right. Above, eight-pointed star and to right, Κ

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ
Κ

Comment

CCO 120; BAR Issue 65; SNG Tübingen 696.

Interesting fact

The 16 Litrai coin from Syracuse (Sicily) featuring Philistis (275 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 often depicted on coins, making it a unique and significant piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (275 BC - 215 BC)  - - - - - -

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