THRACE, BYZANTION. Rare Tetradrachm (240-220 BC) Demeter/Poseidon, Well Centered
Lot 545 · Consigned by ahmedmohkhedr
Hammer price $650.00
Description
Overview
Up for sale is a scarce and highly desirable Hellenistic silver tetradrachm from Byzantion (Thrace), struck circa 240–220 BC. This impressive issue features a classic classical portrait of Demeter paired with Poseidon seated on rocks, holding his trident.
A fantastic, highly artistic piece for collectors of Greek silver or rare regional tetradrachms.
Coin Details
Region / Mint: Thrace, Byzantion
Magistrate: Mensikos
Date: Circa 240–220 BC
Denomination: Silver Tetradrachm
Weight: 12.60 g
Attribution: BMC 25; SNG Copenhagen 486
Description & Highlights
Obverse: Head of Demeter right, wearing grain wreath and veil. Features a crisp, high-relief profile with strong artistic definition.
Reverse: Poseidon seated right on rocks, holding trident in left hand and Nike/object in extended right hand. Monograms ΠΥ / ΣΙ in right field; magistrate name ΠΙΣΦΟΛΩΝ in exergue.
Flan & Strike: Excellent overall eye appeal with a well-centered strike on a broad flan, complete with the characteristic concave strike depth typical of this Hellenistic series.