Sinope (BC 520-480) Drachm

ca 490-425 BC. AR Drachm (15mm, 5.82g). Head of sea-eagle left with 'talon' and dolphin below (both off flan here); c/m: male head left within round incuse / Quadripartite incuse square with two opposing quarters filled, the others stippled and with pellet. An interesting issue with a charming countermark. Test cut on the obverse, otherwise VF.

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Filename:	3052645B15D.jpg
City/Mint name:	Sinope
Keywords:	silver / archaic
References:	SNG BM Black Sea 1359-1363
Valuation:	Leu Web Auc. 5 (9/2018), lot 212 (CHF 700 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Leu Numismatik AG - www.leunumismatik.com
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Date added:	Oct 09, 2018
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