Paphlagonia, Sinope. c. 425-410 BC
Paphlagonia, Sinope. c. 425-410 BC
AR Drachm, c. 425-410 BC, 5.21g (18mm, ).
Aeginatic Standard. Head of eagle l. / Quadripartite incuse square with opposing quarters filled, pellets within the other quarters
Pedigree: From the Robert Ball Collection
References: RG 11. HGC 7, 388 corr. (pellets not always present)
Grade: Lovely high relief with some old dirt around the head of the eagle. Above average example. Toned Mint State. (gk1740)
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Paphlagonia was located in the Black Sea region near northern Anatolia (modern day Turkey). Sinope was founded by colonists from Miletus in c. 630 BC. Paphlagonia was conquered by the Persians and remained under their control until the Macedonian overtook the area under Alexander the Great. While under Persian control Paphlagonia continued to be ruled by local leaders and not by satraps deposited there from Persia. This was likely due to the mountainous, beautiful but difficult terrain.