Histiaea has been the source of many Ancient Greek Coins and this NGC VF Isle of Euboea, Histiaea AR Tetrobol (3rd-2nd Centuries BC) is counted among them. Bearing a 'VF' grade from NGC, these ancient silver coins have retained their designs pretty well, especially when considering their age.
The town Histiaea was a town on the island of Northern Euboea in Ancient Greece. It held a strategically important geographic location at the entrance of the North Euboean Gulf, and was situated on a fertile plain. The city was named after Histiaea, a daughter of Hyrieus (son of Alcyone and Poseidon in Greek mythology).
While the reverses feature the depiction of a nymph atop the stern of a ship, the obverse sides display an elegant portrayal of the wreathed head of the nymph Histiaea, wearing an earring, a necklace, and an ivy wreath.
Every one of these ancient silver coins is sealed into plastic slabs by the NGC and is accompanied by an attractive label that details the designs on these coins, their approximate age, and the grade assigned to them by the prestigious grading agency.
Grab these NGC VF Isle of Euboea, Histiaea AR Tetrobol (3rd-2nd Centuries BC) Coins and own a piece of history from Ancient Greece. They will diversify your portfolio and make for a brilliant conversation starter that will feel right at home on your mantelpiece.