★ A charming early drachm from Istros ★
MOESIA. Istros. Late 5th century BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 6.68 g, 12 h). Two facing male heads side by side, one upright and the other inverted. Rev. IΣTPI Sea eagle standing left on dolphin; all within incuse square. AMNG I 405. SNG BM Black Sea 225-6. Rare. A nicely toned and unusually attractive example of this early issue, struck in very high relief. Two very light scuffs on the reverse , otherwise, good very fine.
From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 1'300 CHF |
Starting price | 600 CHF |
Estimate | 750 CHF |