CILICIA, Tarsos. Pharnabazos. Persian military commander, 380-374/3 BC. AR Stater (24.5mm, 10.96 g, 7h). Struck circa 380-379 BC.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 450. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 1 600. 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 (24.5mm, 10.96 g, 7h). Struck circa 380-379 BC. Baal of Tarsos seated left, holding lotus tipped scepter; B’LTRZ in Aramaic to right / Bearded male head (Ares?) left, wearing crested Attic helmet; FRNBZW in Aramaic to left, HLK in Aramaic to right. Casabonne Series 4; Moysey Issue 2; SNG BN 251; SNG Levante 72. Deeply toned, slight die wear. EF.

Ex Triton IX (10 January 2006), lot 978.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.