Islands off Troas, Tenedos Triobol 550-470 BC (No reserve price)

Islands off Troas, Tenedos. 550-470 BC. Triobol (Silver, 14 mm, 1.67 g). Rare. Obv: Janiform archaic head of Zeus on the left and Hera on the right. Rev: TEN-EΔI. Double axe; all within incuse square. Reference: BMC 6. HGC 6, 380. SNG Copenhagen 506. Tenedos, a strategically located island near the Hellespont, controlled routes between the Aegean and Black Sea and served as an important naval and commercial center. Its coinage features a distinctive janiform head, possibly linked to divine twins or a local dual cult, and a double axe associated with religious or civic authority. The island’s fortunes shifted amid conflicts involving Athens, Persia, and the Hellenistic kingdoms. 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 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, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.

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