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Drachm
| Issuer | Sinope (Paphlagonia) |
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| Year | 425 BC - 410 BC |
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| Reference(s) | SNG BM Black Sea 1453–1462; SNG Cop. 264–270; BMC Pontus p. 98 |
| Obverse description | Facing right, a large and boldly rendered head of an eagle (sea-eagle) in high relief, occupying nearly the entire flan; the powerful hooked beak, prominent eye rendered as a raised pellet, and rounded cranium are depicted with naturalistic plasticity characteristic of the Pontic die-cutting tradition of the early 4th century BC. The neck terminates in a smooth curved truncation at the lower flan. No legend or inscription appears in the field. |
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| Reverse description | A quadripartite incuse square divided into four triangular quarters by diagonal lines; opposing quarters are filled with clusters of pellets (stippled), while the remaining opposing quarters are left plain or partially recessed, creating a striking alternating pattern. The incuse punch is deeply struck, with the overall composition displaying the bold geometric style typical of early Sinopean coinage. No inscription or legend is present. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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