ANCIENT COINS, GREEK COINS, Sicily, Syracuse, Hieron II (275-215 BC), Silver 16-Litrai, 13.1g. Struck 217-215 BC. Diademed and veiled head of Queen Philistis facing left, star behind. Rev. Nike driving quadriga right, holding reins, star above, K in right field (CCO 121 (D8/R31); BAR Issue 65; Enna Hoard 34-40; SNG ANS 877 and 880 (this obverse die)). A very choice example with excellent surfaces, lightly toned, superb extremely fine. $ 2,500
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