DYNASTS of LYCIA. Kherei. Circa 410-390 BC. AR Stater (18mm, 8.55 g, 12h). Telmessos mint. Near EF.CNG Feature Auction 121 Greek, 12h, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 1 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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DYNASTS of LYCIA. Kherei. Circa 410-390 BC. AR Stater (18mm, 8.55 g, 12h). Telmessos mint. Helmeted head of Athena right; TE (in Lycian) between neck guard and crest / Bearded head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; KHERÊI (in Lycian) before, [TE]LEBEHIHE (in Lycian) behind; all within incuse square. Mørkholm & Zahle II 52 var. = SNG Copenhagen Supp. 451 var. (letters on obv.); Müseler VI, 62 (same dies); Falghera –; Reuter –; SNG von Aulock 4198 var. (same); Sunrise 79 (same dies). Iridescent tone. Near EF. Struck from an early die state on the obverse, rare in this condition. |