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An exquisite selection of premium coins from ancient to modern times
Ancient Greek Coins Satraps of Karia
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Description
Didrachm. circa 340-334 BC, Halikarnassos. 6.87 g. 19.90 mm. 12h
Obv. Laureate head of Apollo facing three-quarters right, wearing laurel wreath, drapery around neck.
Rev. Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding double-axe (labrys) over right shoulder and lotus-tipped sceptre in left hand; ΠIΞOΔAPOY to right.
Pixodarus 25 (A3/P11); Konuk, Identities 30; SNG Keckman 280; SNG Copenhagen 596-7; SNG von Aulock 2375-6.
A beautiful example of exceptionally fine style. Nice struck with an attractive deep old cabinet toning. A scuff on the nose, otherwise EF.
Ex. Tradart Genève SA, 1995, lot 89.