Lycia, Perikle, 380-360 BC . Stater; Lycia, Perikle, 380-360 BC ; c. 380-375 BC, Stater, 9.44g. Mildenberg-21, NC 1971 Podalia Hoard-407. Obv: Bearded head of Perikles facing, slightly to l. Rx: Nude, helmeted warrior advancing r., brandishing sword and holding shield; at feet, triskeles; all within incuse square. One of the earliest numismatic portraits, of a quality seldom equalled since. The reverse also displays considerable artistic merit, and is probably a depiction of Perikles in the guise of a heroic warrior.This is generally thought to be the first named portrait of a living man on a coin. There is some flatness in striking on the nose, and the right eye. Reverse is struck with a worn die. Better coins of this issue have brought as much as $50,000. Other than flatness of striking and die wear, it is still virtually as struck. As struck