MOESIA. Istros. Circa 313-280 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 6.01 g, 12 h). Two facing male heads side by side, one upright and the other inverted – a tête-bêche pair. Rev. ΙΣΤΡΙΗ Sea eagle standing left on dolphin, flanked by two pellets; below dolphin, monogram of ΑΠ. AMNG 417. HGC 3, 1802. SNG Black Sea 249. Beautifully struck in high relief; toned and very attractive. Extremely fine.
From the Dr. Paul Peter Urone Collection, ex Freeman & Sear, MBS 7, 22 February 2002, 172.
Price realized | 320 CHF |
Starting price | 180 CHF |
Estimate | 225 CHF |