DYNASTS OF LYCIA. Ãru or Urã, circa 480/460 BC. Stater (Silver, 19.5 mm, 9.63 g). Forepart of roaring lion to left. Rev. ÃRU or ARŨ ( in Lycian ) Triskeles, with a central annulet, running clockwise. Müseler III, 15 ( this coin ). Extremely rare, very probably unique. Attractively toned and with a very bold lion's head. Reverse struck slightly off-center. Good very fine.
From the Collection of Jonathan H. Kagan, ex Triton III, 30 November 1999, 571 and from the collection of T. Reuter, Peus 360, 27 April 1999, 23.
Price realized | 3'200 CHF |
Starting price | 1'600 CHF |
Estimate | 2'000 CHF |