ANCIENT GREECE AR Tetrobol c. 196-146 B.C. Euboea - Histiaea SUP-

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ANCIENT GREECE - Euboea - Histiaea

AR Tetrobol - silver - circa 196-146 B.C.

Obverse: Head of the nymph Histiaea (or Maenad) facing right, wearing earring, necklace, and ivy-wreath; hair rolled.

O/legend: anepigraphic

Reverse: Nymph Histiaea seated right on stern of galley, holding stylis in her left hand and resting her right on the deck; on the side of the stern, plough; left below, helmet; legend around.

R/legend: ΙΣΤΙ - ΑΙΕΩΝ

Edge: plain

Alignment: irregular

Technique: hammered

Weight: 1,62 g

Dimensions: Ø 15,2 mm (maximum)

Condition: Choice AEF

Condition remark: well struck in high relief; very attractive portrait of Maenad; fine iridescent cabinet patina; great eye appeal.

Provenance: ex coin dealer (BE)

References: BMC Central Greece (Locris, Phocis, Boeotia, and Euboea) 115; Sear GCV 2496 (var.)

Rarity index: R1

Historic context: n/a

Inventory number: N459D
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