CNG 103, Lot: 316. Estimate $750. Sold for $1000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LYCIA, Phaselis. 4th century BC. AR Stater (20mm, 9.46 g, 1h). Prow of galley right, fighting platform decorated with facing gorgoneion; to right, cicada upward / Stern of galley left; ΦAΣ above; below, dolphin right. Heipp-Tamer Series 6, unlisted variety; CNG 102, lot 534; CNG 100, lot 1520; CNG 99, lot 279 (all from the same dies). Good VF, lightly toned, struck with worn reverse die. An interesting die break on the reverse that almost looks like some sort of insect.