Bithynia, Kios AR Half Siglos (2.49g, 13mm). 345-300 BC
Description
Bithynia, Kios AR Half Siglos (Persic Standard; 2.49g, 13mm, 12h). Nikas, Magistrate, circa 345 – 300 BC
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right.
Reverse: NIKA[Σ] (Magistrate Nikas) above. Prow of galley l.
References: Rec Gen 2; HGC 7, 552. Hunterian pg. 242.
Pedigree: Ex-Themis Numismatics Auction 6, Lot 55 (29 February 2020)
Numis. Notes: Rare Magistrate. Fine style portrait, exquisitely detailed galley. High relief, well-centered w/ full devices (full galley prow!) & mostly complete rev legend. Lovely cabinet tone, gold/rainbow iridescence. Minor surface roughness/granularity. Overall, splendid example.
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