★ Ex Leu 79, 31 October 2000, 707 ★

CILICIA. Soloi. Balakros, satrap of Cilicia, 333-323 BC. Stater (Silver, 25 mm, 10.70 g, 4 h). Baaltars seated left on backless throne, holding lotus-tipped scepter in his right hand and resting his left on his chlamys at his waist; to outer left, grain ear and grape bunch; to lower left, Σ; to right, B; below throne, monogram of TB. Rev. Draped bust of Athena facing slightly to left, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet, pendant earring and pearl necklace. Casabonne series 2. SNG Levante 53. SNG Paris 198. Nicely toned. The obverse struck somewhat off center and with some minor scrapes, otherwise, good very fine.

From the Kleinkunst Collection, ex Leu 79, 31 October 2000, 707.