PAPHLAGONIA. Sinope. AR Drachm (4.97 gms), ca. 330-300 B.C. NGC AU★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. Fine Style.SNG BM Black Sea-1481-3; HGC-7, 399. Agreos, magistrate. Obverse: Head of nymph left, with hair in sakkos; Reverse: ΣΙΝΩ, sea-eagle standing left, wings spread, on dolphin left; AΓP[EΩΣ] to upper right. A splendid piece offering a bold, captivating strike on each side, this barely handled specimen features wonderful steel gray surfaces and some muted luster in the protected areas. Entirely deserving of its star designation by NGC.
