CNG 100, Lot: 1517. Estimate $1500. Sold for $1900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LYCIA, Phaselis. 4th century BC. AR Stater (22mm, 10.32 g, 5h). Prow of galley right, fighting platform decorated with lion at bay right; to right, owl flying upward left, wings displayed; below, dolphin right above waves / Stern of galley left; tripod surmounted by wreath and ΦAΣ above, shell below. Heipp-Tamer Series 6, unlisted variety; CNG 99, lot 284 (same dies). Near EF, lightly toned, die rust and a couple minor die breaks, small spot of flat strike on reverse.