Thrace, Byzantion Hemidrachm 387-340 BC (No reserve price)

Thrace, Byzantion.
387-340 BC.
Triobol (Silver, 13 mm, 2.06 g).

Obv: Bull walking to left atop dolphin; ΠΥ above.
Rev: Quadripartite incuse square in the form of stippled 'mill sail' device.

Reference: SNG Stancomb 2, Schönert-Geiss 236-590; HGC 3.2, 1390.

Byzantion, a strategically vital Greek colony on the Bosporus, issued coinage reflecting its maritime dominance and economic strength. The bull standing on a dolphin symbolizes reliance on trade and seafaring. The quadripartite incuse reverse is characteristic of early Greek coinage. This drachm dates to a period of Persian influence, conflict with Athens, and the rise of Macedonian power under Philip II.

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