PAPHLAGONIA. Sinope. AR Didrachm (6.44 gms), ca. 200-120 B.C. NGC F, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Edge Chip. HGC-7, 409; SNG BM Black Sea-1516-7. Obverse: Turreted female head left; countermark: radiate head of Helios facing; Reverse: Poseidon seated left on throne, holding dolphin and trident; countermark: laureate head of Zeus left. A number of scattered scuffs and marks are noted, but this countermarked example nevertheless presents great charm and a deep cabinet tone. From the Collection of a Gentleman.<p>Ex: Coin Galleries (8/1984) Lot # 152.
