EUBOIA. Histiaia. 3rd-2nd centuries BC. Tetrobol (Silver, 14 mm, 2.38 g, 3 h). Head of the nymph Histiaia to right, wearing wreath of grape leaves and berries. Rev. IΣTI-AIEΩN Nymph seated right on stern of galley, holding stylis in her left hand and resting her right on the deck; on the side of the stern, wing. BCD Euboia 402. HGC 4, 1524. Beautifully toned. Struck on a slightly short flan, otherwise, good very fine.
From the collection of the Swiss-Spanish coin dealer and former Swiss Guard at the Vatican José Truyol, formed since the early 1970s.
Price realized | 70 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |