Thrace, Byzantium. Time of Marcus Aurelius. 161-180 AD. Æ 23

Thrace, Byzantium. Time of Marcus Aurelius. 161-180 AD. Æ 23mm 7.2 gm). Obv: BYZAS, helmeted and bearded head of Byzas right Rev: Horse-headed prow of war galley left, armed man on prow, holding parazonium and extending hand; waves and dolphin below; HP monogram behind. Cf. SNG Lewis 1229 (no ethnic on obverse; Z before head); SNG Copenhagen 508 (same obverse); BMC Thrace pg. 98, 57. Rare.