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Lot 27: CILICIA, Tarsos. Circa 440-400 BC. AR Stater. Rare.

AUCTION:  Pars Coins Auction - Sale 38

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CILICIA, Tarsos. Circa 440-400 BC. AR Stater (10.65 gm; 21 mm). Horseman (Syennesis?) riding to left, wearing kyrbasia, holding lotus flower in right hand and reins in left, bow in bowcase on saddle; eagle flying to left to upper right, [key symbol] behind horse, [winged solar disk] below / Archer in kneeling-running stance to right, quiver over shoulder, drawing bow; key symbol behind, all within dotted border within incuse square. Cf. Casabonne Type D (unlisted variety); H. A. Troxell and W. F. Spengler, "A Hoard of Early Greek Coins from Afghanistan" in MN 15 (1969), 14 (same rev. die); SNG BnF -; SNG Levante -; SNG von Aulock -. Reverse, slightly off center. Choice Good VF. Lightly toned. Rare.
Lot Details
  • Offered By: Pars Coins
  • Lot #: 27
  • Listing #: 655394
  • Closed: Monday, May 22, 2023 11:08:40 AM CT
  • Estimate: $650