ancient Thraco-Macedonian Tribes, Bisaltai, Oktadrachm Sterling Silver coin

Description

Sterling silver 20 mm
The Bisaltae, Thraco-Macedonian Tribe (475-465 B.C.) Silver Octadrachm Obverse: Warrior, wearing the kausia and holding two spears, standing behind horse right.
Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. Very rare and valuable early coinage silver octadrachm with one of the first coin inscription.
CIΣΔ – Lℵ?ΙΚℵ?Ž Warrior, wearing causia and holding two spears, standing behind horse. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square.
Condition
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. An impressive coin of fine style perfectly struck and centred on a very broad flan. Good extremely fine