GREEK COINS
CIMMERIAN BOSPOROS
Pantikapaion. Circa 340-325 BC. Tridrachm (Silver, 24mm, 11.63 g 12). Head of a youthful satyr to left, with a pug nose, a bony knob on his forehead, a pointed animal's ear and an ivy wreath. Rev. Π-Α-Ν Head of an ox to left. MacDonald 56. SNG BM Black Sea 879. Rare. A lovely and very well centered example with a dark patina as found. A few very minor scrapes in the patina, otherwise, bold, impressive and, extremely fine.
From the Black Sea Collection, ex Nomos FPL 4, 2011, 64.