Euboia, Histiaia Tetrobol 300-100 BC

Euboia, Histiaia. 300-100 BC. Tetrobol (Silver, 12 mm, 1.5 g). Obv: Head of the nymph Histiaia to right, wearing wreath of grape leaves and berries. Rev: IΣTI- AIEΩN. Nymph seated right on stern of galley, holding stylis in her left hand and resting her right on the deck; on the side of the stern, wing; below, ΣI and labrys. Reference: BCD Euboia 392. HGC 4, 1524. Histiaia was a major polis of northern Euboea, commanding a fertile plain and sea routes toward Thessaly. During the Euboean revolt of 446 BC, it was subdued by Pericles, its inhabitants expelled and Athenians settled at Oreos. Later restored, Histiaia became especially renowned for its prolific silver coinage, often depicting the nymph Histiaia seated on a ship’s stern. DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records. II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution. III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order. IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.

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