Triton XVIII, Lot: 690. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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CILICIA, Mallos. Balakros. Satrap of Cilicia, 333-323 BC. AR Stater (22mm, 10.86 g, 2h). Baaltars seated left, his torso facing, holding lotus-tipped scepter in extended right hand, left hand holding chlamys at his waist; grain ear and grape bunch to left, M below throne / Draped bust of Athena facing slightly left, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet. Casabonne Series 2, dies D9/R1; SNG France 410 (same dies); SNG Levante 169 (same dies); SNG von Aulock 8699 (same dies). EF, bright surfaces, tiny scuff on obverse.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 87 (18 May 2011), lot 593.