★ Very RARE and Lovely Condition ! ★

CILICIA, Tarsos. Synnesis III. Circa 425-400 BC. AR Stater (10.29 gm). Satrap on horse galloping right / Hoplite kneeling left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet, holding spear and large round shield. SNG Levante 61; SNG France 226.; SNG von Aulock 5913, Rare.
The hereditary kings of Cilicia were invested with the name Syennesis, a royal title more than an actual name. Syennesis III was probably the grandson of Syennesis II, one of the commanders in the fleet of Xerxes. In 401 BC, he sent a body of troops commanded by his son to support the revolt of Cyrus II against his brother Artaxerxes II. Syennesis was richly rewarded with gifts and honors in return for his support. At the same time, though, he had sent his other son to Artaxerxes, so that he might be with the winning side regardless of the outcome.

Condition: Very Fine

Weight: 10.40gr
Diameter: 21mm