Euboea, Tetrobol

EUBOIA, Histiaia. Circa 3rd-2nd century BC. Tetrobol (Silver, 15mm, 2.44g, 2h). Vine-wreathed head of the nymph Histiaia to right, wearing pendant earring and necklace. Rev. [ΙΣΤ]-ΑΙΕΩΝ, Nymph seated to right on galley, holding stylis in her left hand and resting her right on the deck; on the side of the stern, wing; below, monogram consisting of AP and bipennis. BMC 61. BCD Euboia 391. HGC 4, 1524. Obverse struck with well-engraved dies in high relief, lightly toned; peripheral flan fault on reverse, otherwise good very fine.