Thrace, Chersonesos. 386-338 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 12.47 mm, 2.28 g). Obv: Forepart of a lion to right, head turned back to left. Rev: Quadripartite incuse square with two raised and two sunken squares; varying symbols and monograms in sunken squares. Reference: McClean 4082-4083; SNG Copenhagen 824-826. The Thracian Chersonesos, the modern Gallipoli peninsula, held great strategic importance in antiquity because it controlled the European side of the Hellespont, the narrow sea route linking the Aegean with the Black Sea. Its Greek cities prospered from trade and agriculture, while control of the peninsula was contested by Athens, Persia and later Macedon. Its position made it a vital military and commercial gateway between Europe and Asia. 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.