Cilicia, Tarsos AR Stater. Pharnabazos, Persian military commander, circa 380-374/3 BC. Head of Arethusa facing slightly to left; fish (tunny?) to left / Helmeted, bearded and draped male bust (of Ares?) to left; KIΛIKION and HLK in Aramaic before. SNG BnF 242 corr. (fish on obv.) = Traité II 589 corr. (same) = Waddington 4564 corr. (same); Moysey Group 3, 1a-b; SNG Levante -. 10.57g, 21mm, 8h.
Near Extremely Fine; struck on a broad planchet. Very Rare.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
Price realized | 850 GBP |
Starting price | 450 GBP |
Estimate | 750 GBP |