Eubea, Chalcis. Drachm circa 290-271, AR 3.73 g. Head of nymph Chalcis r. wearing earring and necklace. Rev. X – AΛ Eagle standing r. with open wings pecking at snake held in its talons; in r. field, trophy. Picard 26. BCD Euboia 171 (this coin).
A coin of enchanting beauty, work of a very talented engraver and undoubtedly the finest
specimen in private hands. Perfectly struck and centred on a full flan and
with a lovely old cabinet tone. Good extremely fine

Ex Ars Classica sale VII, 1924, 1064. From the Colgate, P. Matthey, Wallace and BCD collections.