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Thrace, Istros, AR Hemiobol, Y Control Mark, 4th Century BC

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Origin: Thrace, Istros
Denomination: AR Hemiobol
Composition: Silver
Date: 4th century BC
Obverse: Two young male heads facing, side by side, the left upright, the right inverted
Reverse: IΣTPIH. Sea-eagle standing on dolphin, which it attacks with its beak; below tail, Y control mark
Size: 7.78mm, 0.5g, 2h (relative to obverse position in photo)
Grade: gVF, porous, cabinet toning
References: AMNG I/I 452; SNG Copenhagen 201 var. (no control mark); SGCV I 1669-1670 var. (denomination, control mark)
General: Rare control mark: Y, below tail of sea-eagle. Only 12 examples found on acsearch.info

A small coin from Thrace, Istros, which is exemplifies the exotic and peculiar designs found on ancient greek coins. Istros was a Milesian Colony which produced a large volume of silver coins during the first half of the 4th century, indicating that it was a place of significant commerce.
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All references used by Ancient Coin Traders

Thessaly, Pharsalos, AR Hemidrachm, 400-344 BC
Thrace, Istros, AR Trihemiobol, Left Head Inverted, 4th Century BC