ANCIENT COINS, Greek, Satraps of Caria, Maussollos (377-353 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Halikarnassos, head of Apollo facing, inclined slightly to right, wearing a laurel-wreath, rev MAYΣΣΩΛΛO, Zeus Labraundos standing right, wearing a chiton and a himation, holding spear in his left hand and double-headed axe (labrys) over his shoulder in his right, 15.12g, 12h (BMC 3; SNG von Aulock 2359; SNG Kayhan 872). Struck from one of the finest obverse dies of the entire series, the facing head of Apollo of exceptional style and in high relief, attractive iridescent cabinet tone, a few light pits on reverse, extremely fine/good very fine.
ex Spink Numismatic Circular, October 2002, vol CX, no.5, item GK0730
Estimate: £4500-5500