Dynasts of Lycia. Mithrapata (ca. 390-370 BC). AR Stater. 9.74 gms. Forepart of lion right, rev. Lycian legend around: MITHRAP-A-T-A, head of Mithrapata left, triskeles behind, all within incuse square. Podalia 37-50, SNG Copenhagen Supp. 472v, SNG von Aulock 4237, SNG Ashmolean 1200, Schwabacher Lycian Coin Portraits, Essays Robinson, pl. 12.2 (rev). The late Lycian series portraiture is among the finest of the Classical period; with the stylistic move toward the realistic depiction of the ruler truly realized in the issues of the dynasts Mithrapata and Perikles. Slight granularity in peripheries. Soft pearly highlights. Extremely Fine.
Estimate: - $1,500.00