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᷅ SOLD: Euboia, Histiaia, AR Tetrobol, 196-146 BC

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Origin: Euboia, Histiaia
Denomination: AR Tetrobol
Composition: Silver
Date: 196-146 BC
Obverse: Wreathed head of the Nymph Histiaia right
Reverse: [IΣTI] - AEIΩN, Nymph Histiaia seated right on stern of galley, ornamented with wing, holding naval standard; AP monogram and labrys in exergue
Size: 14.5mm, 2.39g, 12h
Grade: EF, high relief, exceptional life-like portrait on obverse
Provenance: Ex Barry P. Murphy
References: BMC 61; BCD 391; SNG Alpha Bank -; SNG Christomanos -
General: Euboia (Euboea) is the second-largest island in Greece. Histiaia was an ancient town on the island named after the nymph of the same name, daughter of Hyrieus. The town is mentioned in Homer's Iliad as being "rich in grapes".
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