Description
Thrace, Byzantion.
Silver Hemidrachm, c. 416-357 BC. Chian standard.
Obverse: ΠΥ, forepart of a bull standing on dolphin left, HP monogram below.
Reverse: Ornamental trident.
(Corpus Nummorum 6268 (this coin); Schönert-Geiss 839-47; HGC 3, 1392).
Extremely Fine. Iridescent cabinet tone.
1.85g.
Ex. William Stancomb Collection;
This coin published in Corpus Nummorum (www.corpus-nummorum.eu);
Ex. Jean Elsen & ses Fils S.A., Auction 64, 2 December 2000, lot 214.