LYCIA. Tlos. Time of Mithrapata, circa 390-370 BC. Diobol (Silver, 13 mm, 1.23 g, 12 h). Lion's scalp facing. Rev. TΛA - FE Bust of Apollo facing, wearing a laurel wreath over his curly hair and with his cloak fastened with a circular broach in front of his neck; border of dots. Müseler, Lykische Münzen,VII, 93 ( same dies ). SNG von Aulock 4191 ( this coin ). Cf. Traité II, 2, 445 and pl. CII, 17. Toned and with a very well-struck reverse. Nearly extremely fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions and from the collection of H. S. von Aulock.
Price realized | 5'500 CHF |
Starting price | 800 CHF |
Estimate | 1'000 CHF |