NEWP: Istrus Drachm

Zohar

4th Cen. BC, Moesia, Istrus, AR Drachm (18mm, 4.84g). Obv. Inverted heads. Rev. Sea eagle on dolphin. Perfectly centered and well struck with iridescent cabinet patina. NGC MS* Strike 5/5, Surface 5/5.

Common type yet tough to find well centered on both sides. Toning is a plus for me.

EVillageProwler

Very pretty. Small coin, but thick, compared to the stuff I collect.

Iosephus

Very nice! Impressive designs for the small size. What's the meaning of the imagery?

bronzemat

Nice one, the reverse is especially great.

NiceCurrency

I got a sneak peak at this one before the forum

Easily one of the nicest Istros pieces I've laid eyes on

JCMhouston

Very nice Z.

Zohar

Joe - LINK

Aethelred

I can not recall seeing a nicer example.

Iosephus

<< <i>Joe - LINK >>

Thanks, fascinating background!

Zohar

In researching this type it seems to be scarcer as there are no control symbols on reverse.

NiceCurrency

I want to read more, how do I get to the next page?

Iosephus

<< <i>I want to read more, how do I get to the next page? >>

This link has the whole article: Complete Article

NiceCurrency

thank you!

zompels

Very pretty double face portrait! Impressive coin Zohar , nice issue.
Toning is a plus reason indeed .

marcmoish

Very pretty double face portrait! Impressive coin Zohar , nice issue.
Toning is a plus reason indeed .

OH YE - YOU BETCHA!!!

yosclimber

Thanks for the eclipse theory references - pretty interesting.

nicholasz219

I honestly do not know which side is nicer. Usually the obverse is off center or oddly worn and the reverse is so well struck that I am at a loss.

worldcoinguy

Very impressive addition Zohar! You have a great eye for the classic designs.