Cilicia, Tarsus. Stater; Cilicia, Tarsus; 361/0-334 BC, Stater, 10.84g. SNG Levante-100-106 (for type). Obv: ('b'ltrs' in Aramaic) Baaltars seated left on backless throne, his body turned to front, holding an eagle, a grain ear and a vine branch with a bunch of grapes in his right hand, and long scepter in his left; to lower left, lion's head Rx: ('mzdy' in Aramaic) Lion attacking bull to left; below, shield. Despite the commonness of staters of Mazaios, this coin is exceptionally rare due to its combination of the symbol of the lion's head on the obverse and the shield on the reverse. Normally, there would be Aramaic letters in the place of the lion's head; the shield is frequently employed on types with a reverse of an advancing lion. Only a few examples in public archives.. VF. This lot is part of our 227th Buy or Bid Sale. You can buy at the estimate now or bid lower than our estimate. Lots that have not sold at their estimate before May 14th will be sold to the highest accepted offer at 4pm CT on May 14. Check our web site to see if the lot is still available. If you wish to buy any lot through Biddr, simply bid the estimate. We will get back to you if the item is already sold.