PAPHLAGONIA. Sinope. Circa 330-300 BC. Drachm (Silver, 20.5 mm, 5.97 g, 5 h), struck under the magistrate Astyo. Head of the nymph Sinope to left, her hair bound in a sakkos and wearing a triple pendant earring and a pearl necklace; before her to left, aplustre. Rev. ΣΙΝΩ / ΑΣΤΥΟ Sea-eagle with spread wings standing on dolphin swimming to left. HGC 7, 391. SNG BM Black Sea 1465. SNG Stancomb -. Porosity on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 650 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |