Euboea is the second-largest Greek island in area and population, after Crete. Like most of the Greek islands, Euboea was originally known under other names in Antiquity, such as Macris (Μάκρις) and Doliche (Δολίχη) from its elongated shape, or Ellopia, Aonia and Abantis from the tribes inhabiting it.
In the Middle Ages, the island was often referred to by Byzantine authors by the name of its capital, Chalcis (Χαλκίς) or Euripos (Εὔριπος, the name of the strait that separates the island from the Greek mainland), although the ancient name Euboea remained in use by classicizing authors until the 15th century.
In the Middle Ages, the island was often referred to by Byzantine authors by the name of its capital, Chalcis (Χαλκίς) or Euripos (Εὔριπος, the name of the strait that separates the island from the Greek mainland), although the ancient name Euboea remained in use by classicizing authors until the 15th century.
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Chalkis
Obverse: head of nymph Chalkis right
Reverse: eagle holding snake; ΛAX
Diameter:
15.5 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 3.46 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 3.46 g
No notes for this coin
Picard Em. 8: BCD Euboia 138-9
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Histiaia
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Obverse: Head of nymph Histiaia right with wine-wreath
Reverse: Nymph Histiaia seated right on stern of galley, holding stylis; ornate apluster; IΣTI_AIEΩN, trident below
Diameter:
13.5 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 2.3 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 2.3 g
No notes for this coin
BMC Central p. 129, 52; SGCV I 2498 var.