384, Lot: 292. Estimate $300. Sold for $400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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CILICIA, Soloi. Balakros. Satrap of Cilicia, 333-323 BC. AR Stater (24mm, 10.60 g, 7h). Baaltars seated left, holding scepter; grain ear and grapes to left; below throne, Σ below strut, O above / Draped bust of Athena facing slightly left, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet; Corinthian helmet to upper left, Σ to lower left. Casabonne Type 2 (D2/R– [unlisted rev. die]); SNG BN 196 var. (without Σ on obverse; same obv. die [listed as reverse]). Good VF, toned, metal flaw on the reverse.
From the Dr. Lawrence D. Sporty Collection. Ex Roma E-Sale 23 (9 January 2016), lot 220 (attributed to Tarsos).