Head of Sinope / Eagle

Sinope (Paphlagonia) - Trihemiobol (¼ Drachm)
Head of nymph Sinope three-quarters facing left
Eagle standing facing with spread wings, head left

Description

Obverse: Head of nymph Sinope three-quarters facing left
Reverse: Eagle standing facing with spread wings, head left

Rare. Old cabinet tone and good very fine. From the William Stancomb collection.

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerSinope
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue330 BC - 300 BC
Weight1.44 g
Diameter11 mm
Orientation
↑↑
12h
DenominationTrihemiobol (¼ Drachm)
StandardAttic Drachm
ReferencesSNG Stancomb #779 (this coin); HGC 7 #396

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
United Kingdom
Spink & Son
1984
United Kingdom
From the William Stancomb collection
-
United Kingdom
Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII - Lot 427
Sep 29, 2019
Switzerland
Numismatica Ars Classica, Autumn Sale 2025 - Lot 2328
Nov 9, 2025
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current