CILICIA. Tarsos. Circa 440-410 BC. Stater (Silver, 19 mm, 10.63 g, 9 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's tail, °; 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. SNG Levante -. Cf. SNG Paris 213. Attractive, well-centered and lightly toned. Slightly rough surfaces, otherwise, about extremely fine.
Price realized | 1'700 CHF |
Starting price | 960 CHF |
Estimate | 1'200 CHF |