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Lycian Dynasts, Trbbenimi, 390-360 BC, AR Tetrobol (2.93 grams), Obverse: Lion scalp facing; Reverse: Triskeles, legend around all within incuse circle. SNG Von Aulock 4215. Ex: Kirk Davis Catalog 63, lot 43, Spring 2014; Ex: Kölner Münzkabinett Auktion 16
Münzen und Medaillen Antike und Neuzeit
3.- 5.April1975, lot 137paul1888

ARGOLIS.ARGOS.After 343 BC.AR.Tetrobol. ( 2.48g, 16.4mm, 3h )

Forepart of wolf left.
Reverse. I - E / P - Ω / ΝΟ -Σ , Large letter A , within limbs eagle standing right on thunderbolt, wings closed.
Ref:SNG Cop.42.paul1888

Perdikkas II, 451 - 413 BC. AR Heavy Tetrobol, struck 437 - 431 BC at Aigai in MacedoniaObverse: No legend. Rider, wearing chlamys and kausia (an ancient Macedonian flat hat, also called a petasos), holding two spears on horse prancing right.
Reverse: No legend. Forepart of lion with straight lined truncation facing right, both paws visible; kerykeion (caduceus), placed horizontally, in left field above, all within incuse square.
Diameter: 15mm | Weight: 2.1gms | Die Axis: 6h
Sear GCV: 1491
Grainy surfaces | Rare (R2)

Perdikkas II features prominently in Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War, in which he is described as switching sides between the Peloponnesians and the Athenians several times.
The lion on the reverse of this coin alludes to the Nemean lion killed by Herakles who was claimed to be the ancestor of Perdikkas.

Perdikkas II was a member of the Argead dynasty which would rule Macedonia for almost 400 years.
The founder of the dynasty, Perdikkas I, had led the people who called themselves Macedonians eastward from their home on the Haliacmon River around 700 BC. Aegae (Edessa) became their capital, and by the reign of Amyntas I in the 6th century BC, Macedonian power dominated the neighbouring Thracian tribes and when Amyntas’ successor, Alexander I advanced the Macedonian frontiers eastward to the Strymon River their power was further increased.
After the death of Alexander I in 454, Macedonia began to fall apart, but around 450 BC Perdikkas II, who was Alexander I's son, came to the throne after having asserted his succession against his brothers. Perdikkas had four brothers, Alcetas II, Philip, Menelaus and Amyntas, he also had a sister, Stratonice. Alcetas II preceded him on the throne until he was murdered by Perdikkas' son Archelaus I resulting in Perdikkas' elevation to the throne. During his reign Perdikkas united the Greek cities of Chalcidice in a federation centred on the city of Olynthus.
Perdikkas II died in 413 BC leaving his son Archelaus as heir to the throne. Archelaus adopted a strongly philhellenic policy and introduced Greek artists to his new capital at Pella. He strengthened Macedonia by building roads and fortresses, improved army equipment, and encouraged city life. However, following his assassination in 399 BC, there was seven years of murder and anarchy until finally, around 393 BC, Amyntas III, a great-grandson of Alexander I, took the throne and, although his reign was filled with anarchy and intrigue, he successfully brought unity to Macedonia.

Aigai (also Aegae, Aegeae or Aigeai) was the original capital of the Macedonians and it was also the burial-place of the Macedonian kings. It was built on a site near the modern town of Vergina.1 comments*Alex

Ptolemy V EpiphanesAlexandria mint.
Æ Tetrobol
27mm, 14.24 grams
205-180 BC., Struck circa 197-183/2 BC.
Wreathed and draped bust of Isis right
Eagle standing left on thunderbolt.
Svoronos 1234; Weiser 130; SNG Copenhagen 247
JBGood

*ACC* Parion, Mysia, AR10mm Tetrobol (2.5g). c 480 BC.Parion, Mysia, AR10mm Tetrobol (2.5g). c 480 BC.
Facing gorgon head, with tongue protruding ./
Incuse square containing cruciform pattern with pellet at center.
1010 SOLD
Antonivs Protti

454-413 BC Perdikkas II
Tetrobol

Obverse:Horse pracing right
Reverse:Crested Macedonian helmet,in linear square inside shallow incuse square

14.33mm 1.67gm

SEAR 1488
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A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN OF GREECE (for a change of pace)AR Tetrobol of Histiaea, Euboia - 1.3 gm 146BC
Obverse - Head of nymph Histiaea right
Reverse - Nymph Histiaea seated on galley holding naval standards.
Note - One of my first silver coins and I almost forgot about her but even though not of Rome I am including her1 commentsaragon6

Abdera tetrobol, Griffin/ DionysosTHRACE. Abdera. Circa 386/385 - 375 BC. AR Tetrobol (14mm - 2.59 g). Griffin left / Wreathed head of Dionysos right within linear square. May 405-419; SNG Copenhagen 332. VF, obverse a little rough. Ex VauctionsPodiceps

Abdera Thrace Silver TetrobolAbdera Thrace circa 365 - 345 BC
Silver Tetrobol 2.2 gram.
May 552cf
Abdera, Thrace AR Drachm. Circa 365-345 BC. Magistrate Pythodoros. Griffin springing left / EΠI ΠYΘO..., laureate head of Apollo right within square frame. _10000

Antonivs Protti

Abdera, Thrace TetrobolAR Tetrobol
Size: 16mm, Weight: 2.87 grams, Die Axis: 3h

Abdera, Thrace
411 - 375 BCE

Obverse: Griffin to left, forelegs raised.

Reverse: Wreathed bust of Dionysos to left, MOΛΠAΓOPHΣ around, all within linear frame and shallow incuse square.

References: May 419 (A290/P340), SNG Cop 333

Notes:
-Abdera was was repopulated by citizens from Teos circa 544 BCE, who brought with them the griffin symbol. The griffin on coins from Teos face right, and on coins from Abdera, left.
-The worship of Dionysos appears to have been important in Abdera, and may have been reinforced by the pre-existence of the cult among the native Thracian population.

Purchased from Harlan J. Berk, 20182 commentsPharsalos

Akanthos, Macedonia470 - 390 B.C.
Silver Tetrobol
2.25 gm, 16 mm
Obv.: Forepart of bull left, head right; A above
Rev.: Granulated quadripartite incuse square
BMC Macedonia p. 36, 35;
Sear 1369v;
[SNG ANS 47-8]
Jaimelai

Akanthos, Macedonia500 - 470 B.C.
Silver Tetrobol
2.317 gm, 15.3 mm
Obv.: Forepart of lioness right, head turned so the top of the head is seen, floral ornament (acanthus) above, dotted line at truncation, dotted ground line
Rev.: Quadripartite incuse square
HGC 3, 386; Sear 1363a; Rosen 84; BMC Macedonia p. 33, 10/12; Weber II 1875;
[SNG Cop 7; SNG ANS 18/23; SNG Berry 4; AMNG III/2 13]

Ex Forum GA85066, ex Gorny & Mosch auction 245, part of lot 1906
Jaimelai

Akanthos, Macedonia 500 - 470 B.C.
Silver Tetrobol
2.317 gm, 15.3 mm
Obv.: Forepart of lioness right, head turned so the top of the head is seen, floral ornament (acanthus) above, dotted line at truncation, dotted ground line
Rev.: Quadripartite incuse square
HGC 3, 386; Sear 1363a; Rosen 84; BMC Macedonia p. 33, 10/12; Weber II 1875;
[SNG Cop 7; SNG ANS 18/23; SNG Berry 4; AMNG III/2 13]

Ex Forum GA85066, ex Gorny & Mosch auction 245, part of lot 1906

Different lighting on this shot - bounced off walls on light table.
Jaimelai

Akanthos. 430-390 BC. AR Tetrobol Macedon, Akanthos. 430-390 BC. AR Tetrobol (2.30 gm, 15mm) light Thraco-Macedonian standard. Forepart of bull kneeling l., looking back. Swastika above, dotted border. / Shallow quadripartite incuse square of dots. gVF. SNG ANS 7 #39-41; AMNG III/2 #35 (plate VII #13); BMC Macedonia 33; HGC 3.1 #392; SNG Ashmolean III #2212; SNG Cop 2 (Macedonia) #17; SNG Fitzwilliam III #1893. cf. CNG EA 42 #140-141.Anaximander

Akanthos. 500-470 BC. AR Tetrobol Macedon, Akanthos. 500-470 BC. AR Tetrobol (2.33 gm, 15mm). Forepart of lioness r., head viewed from above, acanthus above. / Quadripartite incuse square. Good VF. Pegasi Numismatics Auction VI #122. SNG ANS 7 #18-21; AMNG III/2 #12 (plate VI #22); ACNAC Dewing 1000, Rosen 84; HGC 3.1 #386; SNG Ashmolean III #2205-2206; SNG Berry 4-5; SNG Delepierre 868-869.Anaximander

Alexander I, Tetrobol; Horse/ Crested helmetAlexander I, King of Aigai, Macedonia, 495-454 B.C. AR Tetrobol. 2.0g, 14mm. Horse prancing right / Crested helmet right in linear square within shallow incuse. SNGCop 486. 1 commentsPodiceps

Ancient Greek Coin Collection From Sixth to First Centuries B.C.Here are the coins I started collecting from 2012 to present. As Aristotle wrote two millennia ago that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, there is no better way to present a collection of Greeks than to put them all together in a single shot. (Please click on picture for bigger resolution and to show greater details on coins).

Top row from left to right: AEOLIS, MYRINA. AR "Stephanophoric" Tetradrachm. Circa 150 BC**ILLYRIA, DYRRHACHION. AR Stater. Circa 340-280 BC**IONIA, SMYRNA. AR “Stephanophoric” Tetradrachm. Circa 150-145 BC** PELOPONNESOS, SIKYON. AR Stater. Circa 335-330 BC**ATTICA, ATHENS. “New style” Tetradrachm. Circa 169 BC.

Fifth row: BACTRIA, Antialkidas. AR Drachm. Circa 145-135 BC**CAPPADOCIA. Ariobarzanes I AR Drachm. Circa 96-63 BC**THRACE, ABDERA. AR Tetrobol. Circa 360-350 BC**THRACE, CHERSONESSOS. AR Hemidrachm. Circa 386-338 BC.

Fourth row: LUCANIA, METAPONTION. AR Stater. Circa 510-480 BC**THESSALIAN LEAGUE. AR Stater. Circa 196-146 BC**MACEDONIA. Kassander AR Tetradrachm. Circa 317-315 BC**AKARNANIA, LEUKAS. AR Stater. Circa 320-280 BC**PAMPHYLIA, ASPENDOS. AR Stater. Circa 330-300 BC.

Third row: SELEUKID SYRIA. Antiochos VI AR Drachm. Circa 144-143 BC**LUCANIA, METAPONTION. AR Stater. Circa 340-330 BC**LUCANIA, VELIA. AR Stater. Circa 280 BC**PARTHIA. Mithradates II AR Drachm. Circa 121-91 BC.

Second row: MYSIA, PERGAMMON. Eumenes I AR Tetradrachm. Circa 263-241 BC**CILICIA, TARSOS. Mazaios AR Stater. Circa 361-334 BC**THRACE. Lysimachos AR Tetradrachm. Circa 297-281 BC**CILICIA, TARSOS. Pharnabazos AR Stater. Circa 380-374 BC**THRACE, MARONEIA. AR Tetradrachm. Mid 2nd cent. BC.

Bottom row: SELEUKID SYRIA. Antiochos Euergetes VII AR Tetradrachm. Circa 138-129 BC**MACEDON. Alexander III AR Tetradrachm. Circa 325-315 BC**CILICIA, AIGEAI. AR Tetradrachm. Circa 30 BC**PAIONIA. Patraos AR Tetradrachm. Circa 335-315 BC**PAMPHYLIA, SIDE. AR Tetradrachm. Circa 155-36 BC.
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Ancients: MACEDON. Acanthus. Ca. 5th-4th centuries BC. AR tetrobol (16mm)MACEDON. Acanthus. Ca. 5th-4th centuries BC. AR tetrobol (16mm). NGC Choice VF, brushed. Forepart of bull facing left, head reverted; dotted border / Shallow quadripartite incuse square with stippled interior. SNG Copenhagen -. SNG ANS 31-32.Mark R1

Apollonia Pontica Topalov 07 - Silver DrachmSilver Drachm
4.00 gm, 15 mm
Obv: Upright anchor with thin flukes and a thin stock; blank to left, crayfish to right
Rev.: Swastika arms bent left, deeply engraved into flan
Topalov Apollonia p. 564, 7; BMC Mysia p.8, 1; Pl.II, 1;
HGC 3, 1314; SNG BM Black Sea 148 var. (clockwise swastika);
SNG Bulgaria (Ruse) II 53-54, (494-470 BC, Reduced Milesian standard trite (1/3 stater))

Topalov Type 7: Silver Drachmas (?)/tetrobols (?) (as per the system of Aegina) (550-540/535 B.C.) type “upright anchor, a crab viewed sideways – swastika in a deep groove”
Obv.: Upright anchor with thin flukes and a thin stock. Side view of the additional symbol of a crab right between the fluke and the stock.
Rev.: Schematic view of a swastika with rounded arms bent to the left deeply engraved in the flan.
Jaimelai

Apollonia Pontica Topalov 07 - Silver DrachmSilver Drachm
4.12 gm, 14 mm
Obv: Upright anchor with thin flukes and a thin stock; blank to left, crayfish to right
Rev.: Swastika arms bent left, deeply engraved into flan
Topalov Apollonia p. 564, 7; BMC Mysia p.8, 1; Pl.II, 1;
HGC 3, 1314; SNG BM Black Sea 148 var. (clockwise swastika);
SNG Bulgaria (Ruse) II 53-54, (494-470 BC, Reduced Milesian standard trite (1/3 stater))

Topalov Type 7: Silver Drachmas (?)/tetrobols (?) (as per the system of Aegina) (550-540/535 B.C.) type “upright anchor, a crab viewed sideways – swastika in a deep groove”
Obv.: Upright anchor with thin flukes and a thin stock. Side view of the additional symbol of a crab right between the fluke and the stock.
Rev.: Schematic view of a swastika with rounded arms bent to the left deeply engraved in the flan.Jaimelai

Apollonia Pontica Topalov 12 - Silver Drachm525-519/512 B.C.
3.47 gm, 14 mm
Obv: Upright anchor with thin flukes and thin stock; blank to left, crayfish to right
Rev.: Swastika arms bent left, deeply engraved into flan with dolphin in each sector, head facing to center, raised areas ending in teeth
Topalov Apollonia p. 255-7, 1-5; p. 564, 12;
SNG Bulgaria 2, 60-63; SNG Stancomb 31;
[SNG Copenhagen 451]

Topalov Type: The last intermediate issues of coins of the type “upright anchor - swastika” have a swastika represented like a sketch and consisting of four concave sectors ending with “teeth”. Dolphins’ head points to the center of the swastika.

Drachmas (?)/tetrobols (?) (as per the system of Aegina) of the type “upright anchor with thin flukes and a thin stock - swastika in a deep groove” (525-519/512 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with thin flukes and a thin stock. Side view of the additional symbol of a crab (or viewed from above) r. between the fluke and the stock.
Rev.: Swastika represented like a sketch and consisting of four concave sectors ending with “teeth”. A dolphin as an additional symbol in every one of the sectors. Dolphins’ head points to the center of the swastika.
Jaimelai

Apollonia Pontica Topalov 12 - Silver Drachm525-519/512 B.C.
3.51 gm, 13 mm
Obv: Upright anchor with thin flukes and thin stock; blank to left, crayfish to right
Rev.: Swastika arms bent left, deeply engraved into flan with dolphin in each sector, head facing to center, raised areas ending in teeth
Topalov Apollonia p. 255-7, 1-5; p. 564, 12;
SNG Bulgaria 2, 60-63; SNG Stancomb 31;
[SNG Copenhagen 451]

Topalov Type: The last intermediate issues of coins of the type “upright anchor - swastika” have a swastika represented like a sketch and consisting of four concave sectors ending with “teeth”. Dolphins’ head points to the center of the swastika.

Drachmas (?)/tetrobols (?) (as per the system of Aegina) of the type “upright anchor with thin flukes and a thin stock - swastika in a deep groove” (525-519/512 B.C.)
Obv.: Upright anchor with thin flukes and a thin stock. Side view of the additional symbol of a crab (or viewed from above) r. between the fluke and the stock.
Rev.: Swastika represented like a sketch and consisting of four concave sectors ending with “teeth”. A dolphin as an additional symbol in every one of the sectors. Dolphins’ head points to the center of the swastika.
Jaimelai

AR Tetrobol of Euboea, HistiaeaObverse: Head of maenad, wreathed w/grapevine
Reverse: Nymph on prow of galley holding standard, AEIWN
Sear2496; 267-168 BC; 2.44gm
Boston Coin Show 2010

Interesting examples of die defects. On the reverse are a die crack and a die cud (missing piece) on the galley prow. On the obverse the frosted appearance is likely due to die rust.1 commentsdaverino

AR Tetrobol of Mysia, Parion, 400-450 BCObv: Facing head of Gorgon, Rev:Incuse cruciform with pellet at center, S 3917

2.88 gm, from AJS coins 2010daverino

Arados (Rouad, Syria) - tetrobol (Vth - IVth C BC)M A (in Phoenician) , marine deity swimming right, holding two dolphins by their tails
Galley right, hippocamp right below.

SNG Cop. 41 commentsGinolerhino

Arados, Phoenicia, ca. 430-380 BC. AR 1/3 StaterArados, Phoenicia: Uncertain king, 430-380 BC. AR 1/3 Stater, Tetrobol, 13 mm, 3.06 gm. Obv: Ba’al-Arwad right, holding dolphin in each hand. Rev: Galley right; below, hippocamp right.
Betlyon 6; Rouvier 38; HGC 10, 39. _9400Antonivs Protti

Argos AR Tetrobol. WolfArgolis, Argos AR Tetrobol. 2,5 g, 15 mm. After 343 BC. Forepart of wolf left / Large A in shallow incuse square, AP above, crescent below. SNGCop 29.Podiceps

Asia Minor, Caria, Knidos, Artemis, TripodCARIA. Knidos.
Circa 250-210 BC.
Tetrobol
Obv.: Draped bust of Artemis right, wearing stephane, with bow and quiver over shoulder.
Rev. KNIΔIΩN EΠIΩN around tripod.
AR, 2.41 g
Ref.: SNG Copenhagen 283-284.
Ex CNGshanxi

Asia Minor, Lykia, Dynasts of Lykia, Trbbenimi, scalp of lion, triskelesTrbbenimi
Asia Minor, Dynasts of Lykia
AR Tetrobol
Obv.: Facing scalp of lion.
Rev.: Triskeles within incuse circle, TRBBÊNEME (in Lycian) around
Ag, 3.12g, 17mm
Ref.: Müseler VIII.25-7; SNG von Aulock 42152 commentsshanxi

Asia Minor, Mysia, LampsakosLampsakos, Mysia
AR Tetrobol
4th-3rd centuries BC.
Obv.: Janiform female heads
Rev.: Helmeted head of Athena right
Ag, 2.49g, 12.4mm
Ref.: SNG France 1175–6
Ex Numismatik Naumann, Auction 80, Lot 871 (part of)shanxi

Byzantion, Thrace357 - 340 B.C.
Silver Tetrobol
2.51 gm, 14 mm
Obverse: Cow standing left on dolphin foreleg raised, ΠΥ above (the first letter is an archaic form of "B" used at Byzantium)
Reverse: Incuse square of mill-sail pattern, punched surfaces textured with dots
Sear 1582; BMC Thrace pg. 94, 15/161 commentsJaimelai

Byzantion. 340-320 BC. AR half-siglos Thrace, Byzantion. 340-320 BC. AR half-siglos on Persic stdd or 'tetrobol' (2.47 gm, 14.9mm). Heifer standing left, dolphin below. `ΠΥ above. / Incuse punch, windmill pattern. VF. Bt. Guy Clark, 1998. SNG Cop 478-479; ACNAC Dewing 1282-1286; HGC 3.2 #1390; Schonert-Geiss Byzantion group XIX #360-385; SNG Berry 484-485; SNG BM Black Sea 36-41; SNG Stancomb 2. Anaximander

CALABRIA, Taras. c. Time of Kleonymos. Circa 302 BC. AV Tetrobol-Third Stater.AV. 2.84 g. 12.00 mm.
Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled serpent.
Rev. Naked Taras driving biga right, holding trident in left hand, reins in right; above, star; below, dolphin downwards.
HN Italy 956; Vlasto 20 ; SNG ANS -; SNG Cop. 838 var. (no dolphin).
Very rare issue. VF/Good VF.
Ex Vinchon, November 1994, lot 8 (Coll. James et Sneja Velkov).

Struck c. 303-302 BC, when Tarentine invited Kleonymos, as son of Kleomenes II, to defend them against the Lucanians. The Spartan raised such a large mercenary army (it is said to have been made up of about 5,000 warriors) that the Italic enemy immediately asked for a peace terms.Leo

CARIA, Knidos (3rd Century B.C.)AR Tetrobol
Telesippos, Magistrate
O: Bust of Artemis right, wearing stephane; quiver over shoulder.
R: NIIN/TEEI Ornate tripod lebes.
2.45g
14mm
Cf. SNG Copenhagen 275ff SNG Hel-1924 commentsMat

Caria, Satraps. Hekatomnos. Lion's Head Tetrobol. Asia Minor. Caria, Satraps. 395-377 BC. AR tetrobol (4.18 gm, 15.7mm) of Hekatomnos. Head of roaring lion left., [EKA] above. / Stellate pattern in round incuse. gVF. Konuk Identities #11; HN Online 226; SNG von Aulock 2356; SNG Cop. 5 (Caria) #588-589; SNG Delepierre 2721; SNG Kayhan 863, 1676; SNG Keckman 275; ACNAC Norman Davis 223; McClean III #8516-8517; Babelon de Luynes 2906-2908; HNOnline (Mylasa) 225-226.1 commentsAnaximander

Celtic, Unknown tribe of southern Gaul(?), imitating Massalian drachm. Potentially unrecorded.Celtic, Unknown tribe of southern Gaul(?). Circa 2nd century BC. AR Drachm, 16mm (4.42 g.), 6h. Imitating Massalia.
Obverse: Wreathed head of nymph right; her pendant earring having possibly been reinterpreted as hair(!).
Reverse: ΜΑΣΣΑ, lion walking right; diamond-shaped symbol below.
References: Cf. Triton IX, lot 666, for likely prototype.
Comments: Found in Whitfield, in Kent, England, probably in early or mid January of 2011. A very heavy, early imitation that is superior to the average work of the Insubres and/or Salluvi. Cut in antiquity for possible recycling. The bright silvery interior indicates the coin is silver through and through.
Ex solidv-x2, 1-29-2011.Mark Fox

DYNASTS of LYCIA. Uvug
DYNASTS of LYCIA. Uvug. Circa 470-440 BC. AR Tetrobol (15mm, 2.72 g, 1h). Forepart of winged man-headed bull right / Laureate male head right within dotted square border; all within incuse square. Falghera II 90-3; SNG von Aulock 4119; SNG Copenhagen Supp. 4301. VF, toned, some light porosity, struck from a worn obverse die.ecoli

EB0019 Cow, Dolphin / Incuse SquareByzantion, Thrace, Silver Tetrobol, 357 - 340 BC.
Obverse: Cow standing left on dolphin foreleg raised, ΠΥ above (the first letter is an archaic form of "B" used at Byzantium).
Reverse: Granulated mill-sail incuse square.
References: Sear 1582; BMC Thrace pg. 94, 15/16.
Diameter: 13.5mm, Weight: 2.002g.
Ex: Harold F. Donald.EB

EB0035 Nymph / ProwEuboia, Histiaia 3rd Century BC, AR Tetrobol.
Obverse: Head of Nymph Histiaia right., wreathed with vine.
Reverse: Nymph seated upon the stern of a galley; wing ornament on hull, trident head at lower left, [M below].
References: cf. BCD Euboia 387 or 394, BMC 47.
Diameter: 14mm, Weight: 2.183g.1 commentsEB

EB0036 Nymph / ProwHistiaea, Euboia, AR Tetrobol, 196-146 BC.
Obverse: Head of nymph Histiaea right, wreathed with vine.
Reverse: Nymph Histiaea seated right on stern of galley, ornamented with wing, holding naval standard; trident head and TI below right.
References: Cf. BMC 53.
Diameter: 16mm, Weight: 2.185g.EB

EB0065 Artemis / TripodKnidos, CARIA, AR Tetrobol. Circa 250-210 BC.
Obverse: Draped bust of Artemis right, in stephane, bow & quiver over shoulder.
Reverse: Tripod, TEΛEΣIΠΠO[Σ] (magistrate) in left field, KNIΔIΩN in right field.
References: Cf. SNG Helsinki 197; SNG Fitzwilliam 4713; BMC 49; SG 4848.
Diameter: 15mm, Weight: 2.474g.
Ex: Ariagno Collection.EB

Egypt, Alexandria, Ptolemaic Kings, Ptolemy III. Euregetes, (247-47,221-20 B.C.), Svoronos 974 Epsilon Series var., AE-Tetrobol, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, #1Egypt, Alexandria, Ptolemaic Kings, Ptolemy III. Euregetes, (247-47,221-20 B.C.), Svoronos 974 Epsilon Series var., AE-Tetrobol, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, #1
avers: Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing taenia.
reverse: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟY ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; wings closed, head right, cornucopiae over the shoulder, E between legs.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 37,0mm, weight: 45,4g, axes: 0h,
mint: Egypt, Alexandria, date: 247-47,221-20 B.C., ref: Svoronos 974 Epsilon Series var.,
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

Egypt, Ptolemaios V. Epiphanes, Isis, EagleEgypt
Ptolemaios V. Epiphanes
204-180 BC
Æ Tetrobol
Obv: Draped and wreathed bust of Isis right
Rev: ΠTOΛEMAIOΥ – BAΣIΛEΩΣ, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt
AE, 16.05g, 28mm
Ref.: Svoronos 1234
shanxi

Egypt, Ptolemaios VI., Kleopatra I, Isis, EaglePTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT.

Ptolemy VI Philometor. First reign, 180-164 BC

Æ Tetrobol, Alexandreia mint

Struck under Cleopatra I Thea as regent, 180-176 BC.

Av: Head of Cleopatra I as Isis

Rv: ΠTOΛEMAIOΥ BAΣIΛEΩΣ / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt with wings displayed; monogram to left.

Svoronos 1384; Weiser 147; SNG Copenhagen 286.shanxi

Euboea Histiaea TetrobolAR Tetrobol 2.30g. 15mm.
3rd Century-146 B.C.
Head of Maenad (the Nymph Histiaea) right, wearing vine wreath, necklace, and earrings.
Histiaea seated r., holding stylis and sail, on prow; legend around; trident below.
ISTI-AIEWN
HGC 4, 1524; cf. SNG Copenhagen 517-5292 commentsBen V.

Euboea, Histiaea Tetrobol. Nymph Histiaea seated right on stern of galley. Hammer and AP monogram below. BMC 61 var (order of symbols reversed). BMC 61 Antonivs Protti

EUBOEA, Histiaea. Circa 196-146 BCAR Tetrobol
Obverse: Head of nymph Histiaea right
Reverse: ISTI-AIEON, nymph seated right on prow; wing on galley
1.4 g, 13 mm

exNumismatic Lanz.1 commentsDino

EUBOEA, HISTIAIA . 340-330 BC.AR Tetrobol
O:\\ Head of nymph Histiaea right, hair in sphendone.
R:\\ Nymph Histiaea seated right on stern of galley.
JBGood

Euboia, Hisiaia.Sear 2496, BCD Euboia 378-424, BMC 24 ff.

AR tetrobol, 12-13 mm, 3rd-2nd centuries B.C.

Obv: Wreathed head of nymph Histiaia with her hair rolled facing right.

Rev: Î™Î£Î¤--AIEÎ©N; nymph Histiaia seated right on stern of galley, wing on side of galley,control symbol(s), if any, below (off flan).

Histiaia, named after its patron nymph, commanded a strategic position overlooking the narrows leading to the North Euboian Gulf. In the Illiad, Homer describes the surrounding plain as “rich in vines.” In 480 B.C. the city was overrun by the Persians. After the Persian Wars it became a member of the Delian Confederacy. In 446 the Euboians revolted, seized an Athenian ship and murdered its crew. They were promptly reduced by Athens. Perikles exiled the population to Macedonia and replaced them with Athenians. The exiled population probably returned at the end of the Peloponnesian War in 404; thereafter they seem to have been largely under the control of Sparta until they joined the Second Athenian Confederacy in 376-375. The city appears to have become a member (for the first time) of the reconstituted league of Euboian cities in 340, but its allegiance during most of the 4th century seems to have vacillated between Athens and Macedonia. It was pro-Macedonian during the 3rd century, for which it was attacked in 208 and captured in 199 by a Roman-Pergamene force. The Roman garrison was removed in 194. To judge from the wide distribution of its coinage, Histiaia continued to prosper. Little is known of its later history, but finds at the site indicate it continued to be inhabited in Roman, Byzantine, and later times. (per NumisWiki)

The date of this extensive coinage is difficult to determine and is the subject of controversy. The bulk of it would appear to belong to the latter part of the third century B.C., and it may have commenced with the cessation of silver issues for the Euboian League circa 267 B.C. There are numerous imitations, of poor style and rough execution, which would seem to have been produced in Macedon just prior to the Roman victory over Perseus in 168 B.C. (per Sear)

Ref: Numismatik Lanz. Münzen von Euboia: Sammlung BCD. Auction 111 (November 25, 2002). Munich.Stkp

EUBOIA, HISTIAIA3rd - 2nd Century BC
AR Tetrobol 1.91 g
O: Bust of the nymph Histiaia facing right
R:Histiaea seated right on prow of a galley
Mint: Histaea
Sear 2496v, BMC 26
1 commentslaney

Euboia, HistiaiaObv: No legend, head of nymph Histiaia, wreathed with vine, hair rolled, facing right.

Rev: IÎ£TIAIEÎ©N, Nymph Histiaia seated right on the stern of a galley holding a naval standard.

Silver Tetrobol, Histiaia mint, ca. 196 - 146 BC

2 grams, 12.5 mm, 0°

GCV 2496Matt Inglima

EUBOIA, HISTIAIA3rd - 2nd Century BC
AR Tetrobol 1.91 g
O: Bust of the nymph Histiaia facing right
R:Histiaea seated right on prow of a galley
Mint: Histaea
Sear 2496v, BMC 26laney

Euboia, HistiaiaEuboia, Histiaia
AR Tetrobol
Obv.: Head of nymph Histiaia
Rev.: Histiaia seated on galley holding stylus, IΣTIAIΩN, trident below
Ref.: BMC 36. 2, obverse die match with BCD Euboia 387 (November 2002 / Lanz 111); HGC 4, 1524
Ex Pegasi-Numismaticsshanxi

EUBOIA, HistiaiaAR Tetrobol, 14mm, 2.1g, 1h; 267-168 BC.
Obv.: Wreathed head of nymph Histiaia.
Rev.: Histiaia seated on galley holding mast.
Reference: SNG Cop 530 / 17-139-651 commentsJohn Anthony

Euboia, HistiaiaMetal/Size: AR13; Weight: 1.72 grams; Denomination: Tetrobol; Mint: Histiaia, Euboia; Date: 196-146 BCE; Obverse: Head of nymph Histiaia right wreathed with vine - hair rolled in sphendone. Reverse: Nymph seated right on prow of galley, reverse legend: ΙΣΤ−ΑΙΕΩΝ - nothing below galley unless worn off. References: Sear #2496-2498.museumguy

Euboia, Histiaia AR tetrobol, 3rd cent. BCEuboia, Histiaia
AR tetrobol
Histiaia, 3rd cent. BC
head of nymph Histiaia r., wreathed in vine, hair rolled
IΣTIAΩN
nymph Histiaia seated r. on galley, stern ornamented with shield
S 2498
Ardatirion

Euboia, Histiaia TetrobolEuboia, Histiaia. 196-146 BC. Tetrobol.
Obverse: Head of nymph Histiaia facing right.
Reverse: Nymph Histiaia resting on galley prow.CANTANATRIX

EUBOIA, HISTIAIA, 3rd-2nd centuries BCAR Tetrobol, 14mm, 2.28g, 12h

O. Wreathed head of the nymph Histiaia right
R. Nymph seated right on prow of galley; wing on prow, trident head and M below left , ΙΣΤΙ below right, ΑΙΕΩΝ on upper left facing outwards

BCD Euboia 3941 commentsrobertpe

Euboia, Histiaia, AG One-fifth Teradrachm or Tetrobol, ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ, 3rd. centuries B.C., #1Euboia, Histiaia, AG One-fifth Teradrachm or Tetrobol, ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ, 3rd. centuries B.C., #1
avers:- Head of nymph Histiaia right, wreathed with vine, hair rolled.
revers:- ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ , Nymph Histiaia seated right on galley, stern ornamented with shield.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 13-14 mm, weight: 1,40g, axis: 1h,
mint: Euboia, Histiaia, date: 3rd. centuries B.C., ref: Sear-2498,
Q-001quadrans

Euboia, Histiaia, AG One-fifth Teradrachm or Tetrobol, ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ, 3rd. centuries B.C., #2Euboia, Histiaia, AG One-fifth Teradrachm or Tetrobol, ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ, 3rd. centuries B.C., #2
avers:- Head of nymph Histiaia right, wreathed with vine, hair rolled.
revers:- ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ , Nymph Histiaia seated right on galley, stern ornamented with shield.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 13mm, weight: 1,14g, axis: 0h,
mint: Euboia, Histiaia, date: 3rd. centuries B.C., ref: Sear-2498,
Q-002quadrans

Euboia, Histiaia, AG One-fifth Teradrachm or Tetrobol, ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ, 3rd. centuries B.C., #3Euboia, Histiaia, AG One-fifth Teradrachm or Tetrobol, ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ, 3rd. centuries B.C., #3
avers:- Head of nymph Histiaia right, wreathed with vine, hair rolled.
revers:- ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ , Nymph Histiaia seated right on galley, stern ornamented with shield.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 12,5-13,5mm, weight: 1,17g, axis: 0h,
mint: Euboia, Histiaia, date: 3rd. centuries B.C., ref: Sear-2498,
Q-003quadrans

Euboia, Histiaia, AG One-fifth Teradrachm or Tetrobol, ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ, 3rd. centuries B.C., #4Euboia, Histiaia, AG One-fifth Teradrachm or Tetrobol, ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ, 3rd. centuries B.C., #4
avers:- Head of nymph Histiaia right, wreathed with vine, hair rolled.
revers:- ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ , Nymph Histiaia seated right on galley, stern ornamented with shield.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 12-13mm, weight: 0,75g, axis: 2h,
mint: Euboia, Histiaia, date: 3rd. centuries B.C., ref: Sear-2498,
Q-004quadrans

Euboia, Histiaia, AG One-fifth Teradrachm or Tetrobol, ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ, 3rd. centuries B.C., #5Euboia, Histiaia, AG One-fifth Teradrachm or Tetrobol, ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ, 3rd. centuries B.C., #5
avers:- Head of nymph Histiaia right, wreathed with vine, hair rolled.
revers:- ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ , Nymph Histiaia seated right on galley, stern ornamented with shield.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 13,5mm, weight: 0,74g, axis: 2h,
mint: Euboia, Histiaia, date: 3rd. centuries B.C., ref: Sear-2498,
Q-005quadrans

EUBOIA, Histiaia, AR Tetrobol EUBOIA, Histiaia. 3rd-2nd centuries BC. AR Tetrobol (14mm, 2.46 g, 12h). Wreathed head of the nymph Histiaia right / Nymph seated right on stern of galley; wing on side of ship; below, trident head right and AP monogram. BCD Euboia 395 (same dies). Good VF, toned.

Ex CNG Auction 243 Lot 107 1 commentsPhiloromaos

Euboia, Histiaia, BMC 128, 30ff.Euboia, Histiaia, 196-146 BC
AR - tetrobol, 13.37mm, 2.3g
obv. Bust of nymph Histiaia, draped, wearing necklace and ear-ring, hair rolled up,
decorated with wine-grapes, r.
rev. [ISTI] - AIEWN
Nymph Histiaia, in long garment, holding stylis, std. r. on stern of galley,
ornamented with wings
beneath monogram (ME?) and trident
ref. BMC 128, 30ff.
VF, rev. slightly off flan

The stylis was a staff for a sail on the stern of a galley. So it can't be the prow on the rev. although it is often seen in the description.

Unusual porrtait! According to Pat Lawrence the style of the nymph seems to be from the late Hellenistic time ('Hellenistic Rokoko"), never from the 4th century BC.

This issue commemorated the expulsion of the pro-Macedonian tyrant Philistides in 340 BC. The next issue of Histiaean coins probably took place after the Euboean towns declared themselves independent in BC 313, but it does not seem to have been of long duration.
2 commentsJochen

Euboia, Histiaia, BMC 30ff. #2Euboia, Histiaia, 196-143 BC
AR - Tetrobol, 1.32g, 13.91mm, 315°
obv. Bust of nymph Histiaia, draped, with necklace and earring, hair rolled in sphendone, wreathed with winegrapes
rev. [ISTI] - AIEWN (from lower right counterclockwise)
Nymph Histiaia in long garment, std. r. on stern of galley decorated with wing, resting with r. hand on ship's rail
and holding with extended l. hand stylis
ref. BMC 128, 30ff.; SNG Copenhagen 517 var.
VF/F+, small irregular flan Jochen

EUBOIA, Histiaia.AR Tetrobol, 16mm, 2.5g, 5h; 267-168 BC.
Obv.: Head of nymph Histiaia.
Rev.: Histiaia seated on galley holding mast.
Reference: SNG Cop 530. John Anthony

Euboia, Histiaia. 3rd Century BC. AR Tetrobol - I
Euboia, Histiaia, 275-225 BC.
Silver Tetrobol

Obv: Ivy-wreathed head of the nymph Histiaia, showing a countenance with the sternness of the Aegean Sea, hair stylishly-rolled; right facing.
Rev: Nymph Histiaia seated upon the prow of Greek Galley, holding a Naval Standard; right facing. Î™Î£Î¤Î™Î‘Î™, perpendicular in left field.

Appearance: Beautiful, bright silver semi-gloss with good reflectivity.
Weight: ca. 1.85 grams
Die axis: 0°

Similar to, SGC 2496
S2498 var
SNG Copenhagen 517ff.

Situated on the far north of the island of Euboia, Histiaia did not begin to produce coinage until the mid-4th century BC.
From its extensive silver issues in the Hellenistic age, it appears to have been a place of considerable commercial importance.
Tiathena

Euboia, Histiaia. Nymph and Galley Tetrobol.Greece. Euboia. 3rd-2nd c. BC. AR Tetrobol (2.41 gm; 16.0mm, 11h) of Histiaia on Attic standard. Head of nymph Histiaia right, with necklace and earring, hair wreathed and rolled. / Nymph Histiaia seated right on stern of galley, holding stylis (naval standard) next to ship's aphlaston; wing on hull of ship; trident head below. ΙΣΤΙ-ΑΙΕΩΝ. gVF. CNG EA241 #72. BMC Central Greece p.128 #36-37; HGC 4 #1524; SNG Berry 627-628; SNG Delepierre 1401-1402; SNG Cop 527. cf. BCD Euboia 382; Künker 257 #8325 (same rev. die).Anaximander

Euboia, Histiaia. Nymph and Galley Tetrobol.Greece. Euboia. 171-168 BC. AR Tetrobol (2.27 gm, 14.8mm, 6h) of Histiaia on Attic standard. Head of Nymph Histiaia right, wreathed with grape vine, hair rolled. / Nymph Histiaia seated right on stern of galley, holding stylis (naval standard). 'Bird's eye' decoration on ship's aphlaston and wing on hull. Trident below. ΙΣΤΙ-ΑΙΕΩΝ. EF. Bt. South Miami Rare Coins, 1997. HGC 4 #1525; SNG Cop 3 (Aetolia-Euboea) #527; BCD Euboia 402; CNG EA 489 #100.
cf. Nomos Auction 20 #143 for a discussion of the bird's eye decoration: The aphlaston is a stern ornament, sometimes taking a zoomorphic shape, for which the Macedonian-style shield used here could well be intended as the "eye" of a water bird.Anaximander

Gaul, Massalia Gaul, Massalia (Marseille)
AR Drachm or Tetrobol
130-121 BC
Obv.: Draped bust of Artemis right, wearing stephane, bow and quiver over shoulder.
Rev.: MAΣΣA/ΛIHTΩN H–A, Lion standing right
Ag, 2.62g, 16.5mm
Ref.: Depeyrot 41/20 1 commentsshanxi

Gaul, Massalia, Artemis LionGaul, Massalia (Marseille)
AR Drachm or Tetrobol
Obv.: Diademed and draped bust of Artemis left, bow and quiver over shoulder
Rev.: Lion standing left, raising foreleg; A below raised foreleg, ΛΛ below, MAΣΣA above
Ag, 2.52g
Ref.: Jean Charra 1203, F&P DRM-43-4; Depeyrot, Marseille 43/– (unlisted variety), Same reverse die as CNG Electronic Auction 441, Lot 6
Ex Künker eLive auction 53, Lot 80081 commentsshanxi

GREEKAR tetrobol. Histiaia ( Euboia). Circa 196-146 BC. 2,35 grs. Wreathed Head of the nymph Histaia right, wearing necklace and earring / Nymph seated right on prow of galley. HP monogram below. IΣTIAIEΩN. BCD -. SNG Copenhagen -.1 commentsbenito

GREEKAR tetrobol. Histiaia (Euboia) c. 196-146 BC. 2,41 grs. Head of the nymph Histaia right wearing earring s and necklace / Nymph seated right on stern of galley. Star before foot . IΣTIAIEΩN.
BCD -. SNG Copenhagen -. 1 commentsbenito

GREEKMassalia. AR tetrobol. 120-82 BC. 2,59 grs. Draped bust of Artemis right, wearing stephane, bow and quiver over shoulder. Below chin ligate ΓΛ / Lion standing right. MAΣΣA above, A to right. In exergue AHX.
Depeyrot, Marseille 55/8 corr. (monogram on obv.). SNG Copenhagen 794
Pecunem 17,lot 16.1 commentsbenito

GREEK Lesbos Methymna TetrobolLESBOS. Methymna. Tetrobol (Circa 330-280 BC).
Obv: Head of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with serpent.
Rev: AIOΛE. Thunderbolt; below, kerykeion above A.
SNG Copenhagen 331; BMC 1.
Weight: 2.42 g. Diameter: 15 mm.
Gitbud & Naumann (Pecunem) Auction 34 Lot 253, 2015.1 comments

Greek Ptolemy IV Philopator TetrobolPtolemy IV Philopator.
Tetrobol
circa 221-205BC
38 mm; 44.3 gms.
Obverse:Head of Zeus Amon right with diadem and floral ornament; dotted border.
Reverse: Eagle left,looking right, on thunderbolt: on left shoulder cornucopiae bound with fillet; SIGMA control letter between the eagle's legs, ; dotted border; TOEMAIOY BAIE.
Svoronos 1149 , a cornucopiae in square countermark.
Minted in Kyrenaika.Tanit

GREEK, Akanthos, AR Tetrobol, 420-380 B.C.Averse: Forepart of bul
Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square3 comments

GREEK, EUBOEA, Histiaea between 3rd-2nd cent. BC.AR Tetrobol of EUBOEA, Histiaea between 3rd-2nd cent. BC.

Weight: 1.3gr, Ø: 13mm, Axis: 90º.

Ovv: Head of mymph Histiaea, hair in sphendone.

Rev: (ISTIA) IEWN Nymph Histiaea seated right on galley.

F/F

Sear 2495

GREEK, EUBOEA, Histiaea between 3rd-2nd cent. BC.AR Tetrobol of EUBOEA, Histiaea between 3rd-2nd cent. BC.

Weight: 1.9gr, Ø: 14mm, Axis: 0º.

Obv: Head of mymph Histiaea right.

Rev: (ISTI) AIEWN Mymph Histiaea seated in galley.

VF/VF.

Sear 2495.

GREEK, Euboea, Histiaea, 3rd-2nd c. BC, AR tetrobolObv: Wreathed head of nymph Histiaea right
Rev: ΙΣΤ−ΑΙΕΩΝ. Nymph seated right on galley stern; wing on galley.

2 comments

Greek, Euboea, Histiaea, Tetrobol.Euboea, Histiaea. c196-146 B.C. AR Tetrobol.

Head of Nymph Histiaea r., wreathed with vine / Nymph Histiaea seated r. on galley, ornamented with wing and holding naval standard.

Greek, Euboea, Histiaea. AR tetrobol.196-146 B.C., 1,9 grams.
Obv.: Head of nymph Histiaia right, hair wreathed with vine.
Rev.: Nymph Histiaia seated right on stern of galley, ornamented with crescent, holding naval standard; below galley trident, leg. ISTIAIEON
1 comments

GREEK, Histiaea, Euboea, AR Tetrobol

GREEK, HISTIAIA EUBOIAHISTIAIA EUBOIA
Tetrobolo
340 – 330 a.C.
ANV: Ninfa con corona de hojas de vid
REV: Ninfa sentada en el borde de un barco ISTI-AIEWN

GREEK, Histiaia, Euboia, AR TetrobolTetrobol, 2 gm, 13 mm, 275-225 BC, Sear (GC) 2496
Obv: Anepigraphic. Head of the nymph, Histiaia, right, wearing wreath of vine and hair rolled.
Rev: ΙΣΤΙΑΙΕΩΝ
The nymph Histiaia seated right on stern of galley and holding naval standard.

GREEK, ITALY, CALABRIA, Taras. c. Time of Kleonymos. Circa 302 BC. AV Tetrobol-Third Stater.AV. 2.84 g. 12.00 mm.
Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled serpent.
Rev. Naked Taras driving biga right, holding trident in left hand, reins in right; above, star; below, dolphin downwards.
HN Italy 956; Vlasto 20 ; SNG ANS -; SNG Cop. 838 var. (no dolphin).
Very rare issue. VF/Good VF.
Ex Vinchon, November 1994, lot 8 (Coll. James et Sneja Velkov).

Struck c. 303-302 BC, when Tarentine invited Kleonymos, as son of Kleomenes II, to defend them against the Lucanians. The Spartan raised such a large mercenary army (it is said to have been made up of about 5,000 warriors) that the Italic enemy immediately asked for a peace terms.2 commentsLeo

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