Triton XX, Lot: 326. Estimate $2000. Sold for $2250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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CILICIA, Tarsos. Pharnabazos. Persian military commander, 380-374/3 BC. AR Stater (23mm, 10.80 g, 1h). Struck circa 380-379 BC. Baaltars seated left, his torso facing, holding lotus-tipped scepter in extended right hand, left hand holding chlamys at his waist; B’LTRZ (in Aramaic) to right / Bearded head left, wearing crested Attic helmet, drapery around neck; PRNBZW (in Aramaic) to left, KLK (in Aramaic) to right. Casabonne Series 4; Moysey Issue 2; SNG France 256 = de Luynes 2833 (same obv. die); SNG Levante Supp. 18; SNG von Aulock –; SNG Berry 1287. EF, attractive even gray tone with golden hues around the devices. Well centered on a broad flan.