Circa 480-350 BC Thrace Chersonesus Hemidrachm.
THRACE. Chersonesus. Ca. 4th century BC. AR hemidrachm (13mm). NGC Choice XF. Persic standard, ca. 480-350 BC. Forepart of lion right, head reverted / Quadripartite incuse square, rosette and pellet in opposite recessed quadrants. McClean 4073.
A stunning example of this early ancient Greek design. It makes it hard to believe that engravers of this time had the skills to produce a coin this fine with design elements calling for open, unadorned space that evoke an unbelievable foreshadowing of the elements of current day modernism.
