Well Struck Pharnabazos Stater

Sale: CNG 79, Lot: 404. Estimate $3000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2008.  Sold For $4000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CILICIA, Tarsos. Pharnabazos. Persian military commander, 380-374/3 BC. AR Stater (10.85 g, 9h). Struck circa 380-379 BC. Baaltars seated left, holding lotus tipped scepter / Bearded male head (Ares?) left, wearing crested Attic helmet. Casabonne series 4; Moysey Issue 2; SNG France 251. EF, toned.