Lot 12: SATRAPS of CARIA. Maussollos. 377/6-353/2 BC. AR Tetradrachm.

SATRAPS of CARIA. Maussollos. 377/6-353/2 BC. AR Tetradrachm (21mm - 14.78 g). Laureate head of Apollo facing, slightly right / Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding double axe (labrys) and lotus-tipped sceptre; ME monogram behind. SNG von Aulock 2358; Kraay-Hirmer 638. EF/Good VF. Stunning obverse die, perhaps the finest in the series.

This coin comes from a collection put together in the early 80's. There are some very fine scratches on the left cheek which are barely visible without a glass (I've taken the photo to enhance them so there is no question as to what I'm referring to), perhaps from a slightly aggressive cleaning or perhaps some very minor smoothing. Without these scratches, this is a $5000+ coin.

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 12
• Listing #: 201896
• Closed: Thursday, October 16, 2008 5:22:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $2,000