Histiaia (Ancient Greece)
Euboea, Histiaia. Silver Drachm (3.33g), ca. 350-320 BC. Head of nymph Histiaia to r., wearing wreath of vine leaves and bunches of grapes, ear pendant and necklace. Reverse: IΣTI, Heifer standing r. in front of a vine with bunches of grapes; in front, monogram. BCD, Euboea 375; SNG Cop. 516; Traité pl. CXCVIII, 14. Wonderful fine style with lovely old cabinet tone. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,000
Ex Abou Taam Family Collection; Ex Auction Naville & Cie, Geneva X (Lucerne 1925), lot 559.