Greek Silver Drachm – Istros (Moesia), ca. 313–280 BC
229.00 CHF
This silver drachm comes from the Greek colony of Istros on the western coast of the Black Sea (modern Romania) and was struck between 313 and 280 BC. It represents a classic example of the early colonial coinage of the region. Obverse: Two youthful heads (possibly Dioscuri or river gods) back-to-back, facing left and right. Reverse: Sea eagle with outstretched wings clutching a dolphin; legend ΙΣΤΡΙΗ.
- Category
- Greek
- Grading
- Extremely Fine (vz)
- Origin
- Leu Numismatik
- Diameter & Weight
- 20 mm, 4,08 g
Brilliant uncirculated – No signs of wear, freshly struck, highest quality.
Proof – Mirror finish with frosted and glossy fields. Collector’s edition.
Extremely fine – Minor wear, nearly all details preserved.
Very fine – Moderate circulation wear, some details worn, but visible.
Fine – Heavy wear, key elements still distinguishable.
Fair – Very heavy wear, outlines barely visible.
Poor – Only contours visible, almost no detail.
Fragment – Nearly destroyed, only a fragment recognizable as a coin.
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