
Paphlagonia, Sinope. , , c. 350-300 BC
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AR Drachm, 6.11 g (19mm, 12h).Head of nymph Sinope l., hair in the back in sphendone. / ΣINΩ Sea eagle with open wings on a dolphin l., between wings and tail MIKA.Pedigree: From an old Swiss collection started in the 19th century, acquired on 5 March 1952 from Bank Leu AG & Co., ZurichReferences: Receuil général I, 197*, 18; SNG BM London 1390. Grade: High relief with expressive portrait of Sinope. Cabinet toning and lovely. Some marks on the reverse and head of dolphin partially off flan. Mint State/EFgk2038Scroll down for more information about this coin.
Provenance: From an old Swiss collection started in the 19th century, acquired on 5 March 1952 from Bank Leu AG & Co., Zurich