CILICIA. Tarsos. Circa 440-410 BC. Stater (Silver, 20 mm, 10.30 g, 5 h). Horseman (Syennesis?) riding a horse walking to left, wearing kyrbasia, holding lotus flower in his right hand and reins in his left, and with his bow in a bowcase on the elaborate saddle; below horse, key symbol. Rev. TRZ (in Aramaic) Bearded Persian archer in kneeling-running stance to right, drawing bow and with a quiver over his shoulder; behind him to left, inscription above key symbol; all within a dotted border within an incuse square. Casabonne Type D2 var. Cf. SNG Paris 213. SNG Levante -. For another example struck from these dies, see Roma e81, 2021, 590 (£1200). Lightly toned, most attractive and very well-struck. Nearly extremely fine.
Price realized | 2'000 CHF |
Starting price | 640 CHF |
Estimate | 800 CHF |