CNG 106, Lot: 450. Estimate $2000. Sold for $2001. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CILICIA, Tarsos. Balakros. Satrap of Cilicia, 333-323 BC. AR Stater (23mm, 11.03 g, 6h). Baaltars seated left, holding lotus-tipped scepter; grain ear and grape bunch to left, ivy leaf to right, T below throne / Helmeted and draped bust of Athena facing slightly left. Casabonne Series 2, unlisted dies; SNG France 367–9 var. (B on rev.); SNG Levante 116 var. (helmet on rev.); SNG Copenhagen 324. Superb EF, even deep gray tone with golden hues around the devices, slight die wear on obverse. Struck from fresh reverse die, with excellent detail.

Ex Gemini V (6 January 2009), lot 655.