CILICIA, Tarsos. Pharnabazos. Persian military commander, 380-374/3 BC. AR Stater (20.5mm, 10.75 g, 2h).

CNG Feature Auction 120
Lot: 397. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 1 200. 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 (20.5mm, 10.75 g, 2h). Head of Arethusa facing slightly left, hair in ampyx; to left, fish upward / Bearded head left, wearing crested helmet with raised earflap and floral motif, drapery around neck; KIΛIKON and ḤLK (in Aramaic) to left. Casabonne Series 2; Moysey Issue 3, dies 2/– (unlisted rev. die); SNG BN –; SNG Levante –; SNG von Aulock –; Hunterian 2 (same obv. die); Jameson 2603 = Pozzi 2847 (same obv. die [erroneously listed under obv. die 1 in Moysey]). Lightly toned, underlying luster. EF. Very rare with fish.


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