PAPHLAGONIA. Sinope. AR Drachm (4.98 gms), ca. 330-300 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. HGC-7, 399; SNG BM Black Sea-1481-3. Agreos, magistrate. Obverse: Head of nymph left, with hair in sakkos; Reverse: Sea-eagle standing left, wings spread, on dolphin left; ΑΓΡΕΟΣ to upper right. Pleasantly toned and quite charming, this example presents a rather great strike, especially upon the reverse. From the Collection of a Gentleman.
