Rare Published Syros Tetradrachm from the Philippopolis Hoard

CNG 84, Lot: 514. Estimate $5000. Sold for $4900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CYCLADES, Syros. Circa 150-145/38 BC. AR Tetradrachm (35mm, 15.41 g, 12h). Stephanophoric type. Laureate head of Demeter right / Two kabeiroi standing facing, each holding staff; monogram to lower right, ΘEΩN KABEIPΩN at sides, ΣYPIΩN below; all within wreath. Nicolet-Pierre & Amandry 8 (D4/R7 – this coin); SNG Copenhagen -; Pozzi 2056 var. (monogram); Dewing 1968 var. (same). Good VF, toned. Rare.

Ex Vinchon (26 April 1999), lot 177; A. Hess 253 (9 March 1983), lot 214; 1934 Philippopolis Hoard (IGCH 906).

A small island located at the center of the Cyclades, Syros is home to Ermoupoli, the capital city of both the island and the prefecture itself.