Troas, Zeleia Hemidrachm Ca. 500-400 BC. Extremely rare
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Troas, Zeleia silver hemidrachm dating to ca. 500–400 BC, weighed at 1.96 g, with a chimaera on the obverse and a gorgoneion on the reverse; extremely rare.
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A remarkable silver issue from Zeleia in the Troad. Its enigmatic chimaera combines a lion, stag and dragon in a single radiating design, while the reverse bears a protective gorgoneion. Only very few examples are known, extremely rare.
See similar auction results:
— https://www.numisbids.com/sale/8029/lot/?lot=1261
— https://www.numisbids.com/sale/5820/lot/?lot=178
Troas, Zeleia.
Ca. 500-400 BC.
Hemidrachm (Silver, 9 mm, 1.96 g).
Obv: Elements of chimaera: combining a lion's head with open jaws, stag, and dragon (?), joined together at center and radiating outward.
Rev: Facing head of a gorgon, with snaky hair and a protruding tongue; all within incuse square.
Reference: SNG Arikantürk 796–7 (obols); Boston MFA 2325; M. Six, "Monnaies grecques, inédites et incertaines" in NC 1890, p. 235, 16.
Zeleia was an ancient city of the Troad near Mount Ida, strategically placed between inland Mysia and the Propontis. Its early silver coinage is notable for distinctive mythological imagery, including the chimaera and Gorgoneion. The city later came under Persian influence and served as the gathering place of Achaemenid forces before the Battle of the Granicus in 334 BC, where Alexander began his conquest of Asia Minor.
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Drawing on more than 15 years of collecting experience, we offer ancient and medieval coins and artefacts that tell the stories of the lands and peoples of the eastern Mediterranean and the Near East.
A remarkable silver issue from Zeleia in the Troad. Its enigmatic chimaera combines a lion, stag and dragon in a single radiating design, while the reverse bears a protective gorgoneion. Only very few examples are known, extremely rare.
See similar auction results:
— https://www.numisbids.com/sale/8029/lot/?lot=1261
— https://www.numisbids.com/sale/5820/lot/?lot=178
Troas, Zeleia.
Ca. 500-400 BC.
Hemidrachm (Silver, 9 mm, 1.96 g).
Obv: Elements of chimaera: combining a lion's head with open jaws, stag, and dragon (?), joined together at center and radiating outward.
Rev: Facing head of a gorgon, with snaky hair and a protruding tongue; all within incuse square.
Reference: SNG Arikantürk 796–7 (obols); Boston MFA 2325; M. Six, "Monnaies grecques, inédites et incertaines" in NC 1890, p. 235, 16.
Zeleia was an ancient city of the Troad near Mount Ida, strategically placed between inland Mysia and the Propontis. Its early silver coinage is notable for distinctive mythological imagery, including the chimaera and Gorgoneion. The city later came under Persian influence and served as the gathering place of Achaemenid forces before the Battle of the Granicus in 334 BC, where Alexander began his conquest of Asia Minor.
DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION
Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics across current auctions and stay informed of new listings.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
I. All items are original and authentic, sourced through established auction houses, galleries, and professional numismatic firms.
II. Every order includes a consolidated certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, documenting each item’s attribution and relevant catalogue references.
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, customs clearance, import licences, duties, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.
Seller's Story
Drawing on more than 15 years of collecting experience, we offer ancient and medieval coins and artefacts that tell the stories of the lands and peoples of the eastern Mediterranean and the Near East.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Troas, Zeleia
Year/period and variation
Ca. 500-400 BC. Extremely rare
Denomination
Hemidrachm
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
1.96 g
