CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
- Denomination:
- AR Tetrobol
- Composition:
- Silver
- Date:
- 3rd to 2nd centuries 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; trident below
- Reference:
- SNG Soutzos 645; cf. SNG Christomanos 868-869 (no trident); cf. BCD 378 ff.; cf. SNG Alpha Bank 946-971
- Size:
- 14mm, 2.08g, 12h
- Province:
- Euboia, Histiaia
- Grade:
- VF, lightly toned
- Provenance:
- ex Richard Winokur Collection; Classical Numismatic Group Inc., eAuction 151, Lot 52; ex Amphora Coins (David Hendin)
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".
I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.
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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras
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