CARIAN SATRAPS. Pixodarus (ca. 341/0-336/5 BC). AR didrachm (22mm, 6.91 gm, 12h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, brushed. Laureate bust of Apollo facing, turned slightly right, hair parted in center and swept to either side, cloak fastened around neck / ΠIΞΩΔAPOY, Zeus standing right, bipennis in right hand over shoulder, scepter in left. Konuk, Coin Hoards IX, 36c. SNG Copenhagen 596-7. SNG von Aulock 2375-6. Stunning high-relief obverse, with contrasting toning which serves to bring the portrait to life.

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