★ Struck from dies of fine style ★

SATRAPS OF CARIA. Pixodaros, circa 341/0-336/5 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 20 mm, 7.00 g, 12 h), Halikarnassos. Laureate head of Apollo facing slightly to right, with drapery below. Rev. ΠIΞΩΔAΡOΥ Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding long scepter in his left hand and double-axe over his right shoulder. De Luynes 2916 = Traitée II, 112, pl. XCI, 1 ( same obverse die ). SNG von Aulock 2375-2376. Beautifully toned and struck from dies of fine style. Some minor die wear, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, privately acquired from Leu on 29 March 1995 (with a photocopy of the original invoice enclosed).