Islands off Troas, Tenedos Obol 450-387 BC (No reserve price)

Islands off Troas, Tenedos. 450-387 BC. Obol (Silver, 9 mm, 0.49 g). Obv: Janiform head of Hera on the left and Zeus on the right. Rev: Τ-Ε. Double axe within linear square within incuse square. Reference: SNG Copenhagen 509. SNG von Aulock 1587. 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 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.

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