CILICIA. Ura (Kelenderis). Circa 460s-450s BC. Stater (Silver, 23 mm, 10.81 g, 9 h). 𐤀𐤓𐤄 = 'RH in Aramaic, but barely visible Winged ibex kneeling to left, its head turned back to right; all within border of dots. Rev. 𐤀𐤓𐤄 = 'RH in Aramaic Winged lion standing to right, its head turned back to left; in field to left, globe; all within border of dots in shallow incuse square. Apparently unpublished, but cf. Traité II, 2 for a similar winged ibex. Extremely rare. Lightly toned. Struck from slightly worn dies, otherwise, extremely fine.
For the city of Ura/Kelenderis, see the note to the preceding lot.
Price realized | 2'800 CHF |
Starting price | 1'000 CHF |
Estimate | 1'250 CHF |