PAPHLAGONIA, Sinope. Circa 410-350/30 BC. AR Drachm or Siglos (18mm, 6.09 g, 6h). Persic standard. Philo–, magistrate.

CNG Feature Auction 120
Lot: 277. Estimated: $ 1 000

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 1 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PAPHLAGONIA, Sinope. Circa 410-350/30 BC. AR Drachm or Siglos (18mm, 6.09 g, 6h). Persic standard. Philo–, magistrate. Head of nymph left, hair in sakkos / Sea-eagle standing left, wings spread, on dolphin left; ΦIΛO below eagle’s wings. E.S.G. Robinsion, “Sinope” in NC 1930, 2A (this coin); RG 20 var. (unlisted magistrate); HGC 7, 390; SNG BM –; SNG BN –. Beautiful cabinet tone, minor metal flaws on obverse. EF.

From the J. de Wilde Collection. Ex Elsen 116 (16 March 2013), lot 106; Leu 7 (9 May 1973), lot 200; Hess-Leu [9] (2 April 1958), lot 198; Ars Classica XV (2 July 1930), lot 871; inventory of Greek dealer Kambanis (where seen by Robinson).


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