Greek Coinages, Histiaia: Tetrobol, struck c. 180-150

Obverse: head of nymph right, wreathed with vine and grapes, wearing pendant earring and plain cord necklace

Reverse: ιστιαιεων: nymph seated right on galley stern decorated with wing; trident below

Metal: silver; reduced Chian standard; 2.27g/12h

References: BCD 382; McClean 5750; BMC p.129, 41ff

Condition: Good very fine £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Bt Spink, January 1969