Istros was a Milesian colony, whose large output of silver coinage in the first half of the 4th Century B.C.E. suggests that it was a place of commercial importance.
Product Description:
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Coin Type: Hand struck
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Denomination: Drachm
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Mint: Istros
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Empire: Greek
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Date: from 400-350 B.C.E.
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Metal: Silver
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Weight: 6.1 grams
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Obverse: Features two young male heads facing side by side, one upright, the other inverted. It may be the personifications of the beginnings and endings, perhaps a god similar to the Roman god Janus.
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Reverse: Depicts a sea eagle standing left, grasping a dolphin with talons, ISTPIH above and monogram below.
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Setting: Handcrafted in 14K gold.
Certificate of Authenticity with photo specific images included.
Inv# A 31758
