Dynasts of Lycia, Kherei AR Stater. Telmessos, circa 410-390 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with spiral palmette and three olive leaves; TE (in Lycian) between neck guard and crest / Bearded head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; KHERÊI (in Lycian) before, [TE]LEBEHIHE (in Lycian) behind; all within incuse square. Mørkholm & Zahle II 52 = SNG Copenhagen Supp. 451 var. (letters on obv.); Falghera –; Reuter –; SNG von Aulock 4198 var. (same). 8.51g, 19mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
From the Mark Christenson Collection;
Ex Baldwin's 59-60, 5 May 2009, lot 752.