Dynasts of Lykia, Perikles AR Stater. Circa 380-375 BC. Head of Perikles turned slightly to left, wearing laurel wreath and drapery around neck / Warrior, nude but for crested Corinthian helmet, in fighting attitude to right, holding sword aloft in right hand, shield on left arm; Π↑PEKΛ↑ (‘Perikle’ in Lycian) around, triskeles to lower right; all within shallow incuse square. Müseler VIII, 36 (same obv. die); Podalia, 419-25 (A2-P6); SNG von Aulock 4252. 9.79g, 26mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine; a wonderful, expressive portrait and cleanly struck rev.
Ex Dr. G.W. Collection, Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, Auction 269, 9 March 2020, lot 476 (hammer: 4,600 EUR);
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 54, 14 June 2000, lot 740 (hammer: 4,000 USD).
Price realized | 3'600 GBP |
Starting price | 2'100 GBP |
Estimate | 3'500 GBP |