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4. Drachma coin, Gemini type - the two faces of the Danube, Histria, 434-300 B.C., silver

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EUR 300

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EUR 500

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Fri, 14 July 2023 12:00

Obverse: Greek maritime symbol: eagle on dolphin, IΣTPI legend, everything in quadratum incusum Reverse: two reversed heads of Dioscuri brothers - On the reverse of many Istrian coins are presented two human head, one of them being overturned, probably representing the Dioscuri or perhaps other protective gods of the city's trade. - According to the famous Romanian cultural man, Nicolae Iorga, these symbols, the sea eagle clutching a dolphin, were used on the coins by other Greek cities as well, such as Sinope - another colony of Milet - and Olbia. - Politically, Istria played an important role in the revolt of the Pontic cities against the Macedonian king Lysimach, in the war against Byzantium and in the conflict between Mithridates VI Eupator and the Romans.

Dimensions

custom d=18 mm

Description

silver

PROVENANCE

The coin is bought from an auction house from Tumeltsham, Austria. The owner is in possession of all purchase documents, and their copies, containing personal data, as well as the erased prices, will be made available to the buyer.

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