CILICIA. Uncertain, but perhaps Mallos. Mid 4th century BC. Tetartemorion (Silver, 6 mm, 0.19 g, 10 h). Persian Great King running to the right, holding bow in his right hand and a dagger in his left. Rev. Crowned head of the Persian Great King to right; all within an incuse circle. Troxell & Kagan p. 276, 4 ( but obverse and reverse switched and the king's head to left = Winzer 3.4 ). A. Winzer, Antike Portraitmünzen der Perser und Griechen aus vor-hellenistischer Zeit (Kronberg, 2005), 3.6 and 3.6a. Very rare. Toned. Obverse lightly struck from a worn (?) die, otherwise, good very fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions.
Price realized | 480 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |
Estimate | 125 CHF |