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Satraps of Karia. Hidrieos, c. 351-344 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.33 g). Head of Apollo three-quarter facing to right, wearing laurel wreath, drapery and brooch at neck. Reverse: Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding labrys and reversed spear; "E" and dynast's name in field. Traité II 100; SNG Cop Supp. 340; BMC p. 183, 1; SNG von Aulock 8046. Rare. Cleaned with some porosity on obverse and upper quadrant of reverse; otherwise. Choice Very Fine.
Pamphylia, Aspendos, 3rd Century BC. AR Stater (9.76 g). Two wrestlers grasping each other by the arms; between them, "E". Reverse: Slinger standing right about to discharge his sling; to right, club and triskelion. SNG von Aulock 4574; SNG Berry 1230. Usual obverse weakness. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $250 - 300 Ex Malter Auction XLVII (4 II 92), lot 147.
The labrys is a double axe associated with the Asia Minor cult of Zeus Labraundos. Estimated Value ............................................................... $500 - 750 Ex Malter Auction XLVII (4 II 92), lot 145.
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Cilicia, Kelenderis, c. 400-333 BC. Fourrée Stater (9.28 g). Rider seated sideways on horse prancing right, from which he is ready to dismount. Reverse: Goat kneeling right, looking backwards. Dewing 2483; BMC 20. A number of chips on both sides, revealing the copper core. Fine to Very Fine. Fourrées are ancient counterfeits, manufactured either at or outside the mint. The core is copper with a silver sheathing on the outside, which was made to deceive the unsuspecting. Estimated Value ............................................................... $175 - 250
Islands off Karia, Rhodos, c. 408-394 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.44 g). Head of Helios three-quarter facing to right. Reverse: Rose with tendril. Cf. Kraay (Archaic and Classical Greek Coins) 941; cf. BMC 23. Rare. Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $700 - 900
Ex Malter Auction XLVII (4 II 92), lot 150.
Ex Malter Auction XLVII (4 II 92), lot 137.
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Lykia. Kherei, c. 410-390 BC. AR Stater (8.54 g). Helmeted head right of Athena. Reverse: Bearded head right of dynast. Cf. Mørkholm & Zahle, AA 47, 46. Rare. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ......................................................... $3,000 - 3,500
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Cilicia, Tarsos. Satrap Pharnabazos, 379-374 BC. AR Stater (10.35 g). Female head three-quarter facing to left, wearing sphendone and necklace. Reverse: Helmeted male head left (Ares?) with name of dynast to left; in right field, ankh. SNG Cop 267-269; cf. Weber 7616 (plate 275). Flan crack at 6 o'clock on obverse; porous. Of excellent style and well detailed; Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $300 - 400 Ex Malter Auction XLVII (4 II 92), lot 151.
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Pamphylia, Aspendos, c. 300-250 BC. AR Stater (10.32 g). Two wrestlers grappling; between them, E. Reverse: Slinger standing right; before, triskelion and club. SNG von Aulock 4575; SNG Cop 240; Dewing 2464. Beautifully centered; Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................... $750 - 900
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