CILICIA. Tarsos. Tarkumuwa (Datames), Satrap of Cilicia and Cappadocia, 384-361/0 BC. Obol (Silver, 11 mm, 0.80 g), circa 380. Bearded male head to right, wearing a crested Attic helmet with the ear guards raised. Rev. Rooster standing to right between two eight-pointed stars. Göktürk 26. SNG Levante 99. Lightly toned. Struck on a slightly tight flan and with some minor marks, otherwise, very fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, acquired as a coin of Sophytes (!), citing M&M FPL 549, 1991, 123.
Price realized | 550 CHF |
Starting price | 180 CHF |
Estimate | 225 CHF |