IONIA. Uncertain. 4th century BC. Chalkous (Bronze, 12 mm, 1.76 g, 12 h). Bearded male head to right, wearing satrapal headdress. Rev. BA The Persian Great King in kneeling-running stance right, holding transverse spear pointing downward in his right hand and bow in his left; to right, monogram. Cahn, Tissaphernes 9 var. (differing style and fabric, as 'Tissaphernes'). Naumann 47 (2016), 142. Traité II, 54 var. (differing style and fabric, as 'Tissaphernes, Caria'). Winzer 10.1 var. (differing style, as 'Tiribazos' from Sardes). Very rare. Struck from a slightly worn reverse die and with some pitting on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 100 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |