DYNASTS of LYCIA. Mithrapata, circa 390-370 BC. Stater (Silver, 23mm, 9.90 g 2), Antiphellus, c. 380-375. Forepart of lion with open jaws to right. Rev. Methrapata (in Lycian script). Bearded head of Mithrapata to left; behind, triskeles. BMFA Suppl. 229. Kraay / Hirmer 658 ( this coin ). Olçay-Mørkholm 36 (dies XXX, this coin ). SNG Berry 1185. SNG von Aulock 4237. Attractively toned and very well struck on broad flan of fine silver. Some areas flatly struck, otherwise , extremely fine.
Ex Hess-Leu 11, 24 March 1959, 268, and from the Podalia Hoard of 1957 (IGCH 1262).
Price realized | 5'200 CHF |
Starting price | 5'200 CHF |
Estimate | 6'500 CHF |